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Falklands: FCO record of conversation (2000Z) (Parsons-Gillmore) [updating him - surrender of Argentine forces at Grytviken; Parsons thought would be necessary to inform Security Council by letter when whole island fell; BBC Newsnight interview] [declassified Dec 2012]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: FCO7/4484 f24
Editorial comments:

The lengthy annotation would appear to be in the writing of Christopher Hulse. "Sir A. Parsons, who was questioned aggressively by Mr McKee, was as ever most effective on the TV, playing the hand dead pan with complete command of the matter in hand. CH 26/4"

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Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 2pp
Themes: Media, Foreign policy (International organizations), Defence (Falklands)