Information about organization dodis.ch/R223
UK/Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
UK/AussenministeriumUK/Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (2.9.2020...)
UK/Ministère des affaires étrangères
UK/Ministero degli affari esteri
UK/Aussen- und Commonwealthministerium (1968...)
UK/Foreign and Commonwealth Office (1968...)
UK/Office des affaires étrangères et du Commonwealth (1968...)
UK/Ufficio degli affari esteri e Commonwealth (1968...)
UK/Foreign Office (1782–1968)
UK/FCO
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Persons linked to this organisation (189 records found)
Date | Function | Person | Comments |
1994–1997 | Minister of State | Davis, David Michael | |
...1994... | Employee | Jenkins, John | |
1994–1997 | Secretary of State | Coles, John | |
...1995... | Head of Department | Munro, Colin A. | OSCE Unit |
...1995... | Employee | Brandbill, Tim | En charge du dossier suisse au European Community Department |
1997–2002 | Under-Secretary of State | Kerr, John | |
1997–1999 | Minister | Robertson, George | |
1997–1998 | Director | Patrick, Nixon | |
2007–2009 | Chief Director | Lyall Grant, Mark | Director-General for Political Affairs |
Relations to other organizations (2)
UK/Department for International Development | see also | UK/Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Sous-département du Foreign Office entre 1970–1974; 1979–1997; 2020– |
UK/Colonial Office | merges with | UK/Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1968 |
Written documents (14 records found)
Date | Nr | Type | Subject | Summary | L | |
23.4.1919 | 55492 | Letter | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
The Vorarlberg question and it's realisation can be put into perspective: The French-speaking cantons do not want Switzerland to be made overwhelmingly German, the Protestants are not eager to... | en | |
21.7.1919 | 55495 | Memo | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
Liechtenstein wants to enter the League of Nations. In case of a Swiss incorporation of the Vorarlberg, the principality would be an enclave surrounded by Swiss territory. | en | |
5.5.1938 | 53805 | Memorandum (aide-mémoire) | League of Nations |
The English Government approves the memorandum the Swiss Government has sent to the General-Secretary of the League of Nations. The memorandum defines the new neutrality policy of Switzerland as not... | en | |
8.10.1940 | 16872 | Minutes | United Kingdom (Economy) |
Vertreter verschiedener britischer Ministerien diskutieren die Haltung, die Grossbritannien gegenüber der Schweiz einnehmen soll. Das Ministry of Economic Warfare bevorzugt einen harten Kurs (strenge... | en | |
16.4.1943 | 17904 | Letter | United Kingdom (General) |
Der britische Aussenminister Anthony Eden berichtet über ein Treffen mit dem schweizerischen Gesandten in London, Walther Thurnheer. Eden ist beunruhigt über die Verhandlungen der Schweiz mit... | en | |
1.9.1944 | 17321 | Letter | Foreign interests |
Diskussion über die Haltung, die Grossbritannien und USA gegenüber der Schweiz einnehmen wollen: Grossbritannien möchte nicht nicht allzu viel Druck ausüben, aus Angst, dass die diplomatischen... | en | |
13.9.1945 | 43 | Letter | Geneva's international role |
Genf wird als Sitz für die UNO nicht ausgeschlossen, obwohl die Schweiz der Organisation nicht angehört. Möglichkeit der Errichtung einer Enklave für die UNO- Gebäude in Genf. | en | |
18.11.1977 | 51088 | Letter | United Kingdom (General) |
Personal letter from F. Judd to thank A. Weitnauer for his hospitality. He greatly appreciated the conversation with P. Graber and A. Weitnauer. Regular high-level contacts between the two Governments... | en | |
5.3.1990 | 56120 | Note | United Kingdom (General) |
Great Britain has resumed diplomatic relations with Argentina and thanks Switzerland and the Swiss ambassador in Buenos Aires for their mediation services over the past eight years. | en | |
23.5.1990 | 52920 | Telegram | International perceptions of the German reunification (1989–1990) |
Information about progress towards German unification and the Two plus Four process. | en |
Received documents (13 records found)
Date | Nr | Type | Subject | Summary | L | |
14.3.1919 | 55491 | Letter | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
There has been considerable discussion in the Swiss press regarding the wish expressed by a portion of inhabitants of the Vorarlberg to be incorporated by Switzerland. The Romand Press deprecates the... | en | |
3.5.1919 | 55222 | Memo | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
Vorarlbergs economic situation and connections to Switzerland are discussed. The Swiss attitude is not very positive for the preservation of Vorarlberg, and the Swiss public opinion would not allow a... | en | |
14.5.1919 | 55380 | Telegram | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
The head of the Political Department is still waiting for a final decision on the annexation of the Vorarlberg. According to the author, an annexation would only be a means to prevent Vorarlberg from... | en | |
11.6.1919 | 55381 | Letter | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
The Prince of Liechtenstein has taken up residence in the principality, undoubtedly to demonstrate his position as sovereign. This is all the more necessary since this is the fourth visit to his... | en | |
8.8.1919 | 55496 | Letter | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
German Austria is unwilling to let the Vorarlberg secede and the Swiss Government is approached to bring that topic to the Peace Conference. | en | |
14.8.1919 | 55497 | Letter | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
H. Rumbold reports that the Vorarlberg movement to join Switzerland gains strength and meetings are being held in about 100 municipalities. While the Vorarlberg government and population claim the... | en | |
25.11.1919 | 55387 | Letter | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
Federal Council Calonder made a long speech to the National Council about the necessity to support the Vorarlberg, at least by delivering economic support. | en | |
4.12.1919 | 55502 | Telegram | The Vorarlberg question (1919) |
According to the british diplomat F. Lindley, the Vorarlberg district is rich in cattle and agriculture, has an important textile industry with plenty of hydropower and is therefore indispensable to... | en | |
17.9.1945 | 10349 | Note | Italy (Economy) |
Note de l'Ambassade des Etats-Unis à Rome concernant un accord commercial entre l'Italie et la Suisse. | en | |
28.11.1945 | 10348 | Note | Italy (Economy) |
Note de l'Ambassade des Etats-Unis à Rome concernant un accord commercial entre l'Italie et la Suisse. | en |
Mentioned in the documents (318 records found)
Date | Nr | Type | Subject | Summary | L | |
22.5.1992 | 61455 | Memo | Switzerland's Application for Accession to the EC (1991–1993) |
Die Erweiterung der EG stellt für die britische Präsidentschaft die grösste Priorität dar. Dennoch waren die offiziellen Reaktionen auf das Schweizer Beitrittsgesuch zurückhaltend. Das Schweizer... | de | |
23.6.1992 | 63606 | Memo | Export of war material |
Die Non-Proliferation ist eine wichtige Priorität der schweizerischen Aussenpolitik. Mit dem Beitritt zum Missile Technology Regime (MTCR) gehört die Schweiz nun allen internationalen... | de | |
24.6.1992 | 62102 | Telex | United Kingdom (Politics) |
Le but du voyage en Grande-Bretagne est de rassurer la présidence de la CE de l'intention de la Suisse d'assumer de façon constructive les droits et obligations qui sont ceux d'un État membre. Les... | ml | |
29.6.1992 | 61270 | Weekly telex | Money laundering |
Teil 1: Informations hebdomadaires rapides Index: [Fragment] ... [x]) Besuch Lichem (E2023A#2003/421#3100*). ... Teil 2: Informations hebdomadaires Index: [Fragment] | ml | |
1.7.1992 | 62189 | Memo | Yugoslav Wars (1991–2001) |
Le négociateur en chef de la CE sur la crise yougoslave ne se montre guère optimiste. Avec la reconnaissance prématureée de la Slovénie et de la Croatie, chacun des nombreux problèmes qui se posent... | fr | |
13.7.1992 | 61265 | Weekly telex | United Kingdom (Politics) |
Teil 1: Informations hebdomadaires rapides Index: 1) KSZE-Gipfel von Helsinki 9./10.7.1992 (E2210.5#1998/8#15*). 2) Rencontres bilatérales du Vice-Président A. Ogi (BRO) en marge du Sommet... | ml | |
27.10.1992 | 61095 | Memo | European Union (EEC–EC–EU) |
Une délégation suisse discute avec des participants britanniques de la coopération européenne avec les États de l'ex-Yougoslavie ainsi qu'avec la Russie et l'Europe centrale et orientale, de la CSCE,... | fr | |
9.11.1992 | 61456 | Letter | United Kingdom (General) |
La Grande-Bretagne se trouve dans une phase de déclin politique et économique dramatique. Du point de vue suisse, il faut espérer que la Grande-Bretagne surmontera ce moment de faiblesse dans... | fr | |
11.11.1992 | 63451 | Political report | Russia (General) |
Le Royaume-Uni veut démontrer qu'il considère la Russie démocratique comme partenaire et grande puissance et soutient la politique de réformes économique et politique du Président Eltsine. La... | fr | |
19.11.1992 | 60901 | Minutes | Switzerland's Application for Accession to the EC (1991–1993) |
1. 92.425 s Pa. Iv. Morniroli vom 12.6.1992. Für eine freie Schweiz – EG-Beitrittsverhandlungen vor das Volk! 2. Aktualitäten 2.1. Die Lage im ehemaligen Jugoslawien 2.2. Resultate der... | ml |