0:33:22
Workings of the United Kingdom Foreign Affairs Department Part 1
The department provides advice to ministers and under-secretaries and this documentary describes the process and the people involved. It includes press briefings and communication with interview with key personnel who describe their roles. There is discussion on the Britain, Indonesia 'confrontation' which ended last year and the role of the British Ambassador in Indonesia today. The foreign office entry requirements and exams are described. Those taking part are Donald Murray, Head, South East Asia Department; Richard Dorman, Assistant, South East Asia Department; Lawrence O'Keefe, Desk Officer, Indonesia; John Bourgoin, Press Officer; Sir Colin Crowe, Chief Clerk; Horace Philips, British Ambassador, Indonesia; Diplomatic Wives; George Brown, Foreign Secretary;
Sophie Brown, Wife of George Brown.