General Registry 313 series (collection of political/general reports from missions abroad)

Printed inventory of deposited files available in the Reading Room in National Archives. Searchable catalogues on National Archives website.

Any member of the public is admitted provided he/she is accepted as a reader by the Director of the National Archives. No particular qualifications are needed. Official letters of introduction or recommendation for non-nationals are normally not required.

313 series covers confidential reports received from missions abroad .

Missions abroad reporting to Political Division, Department of Foreign Affairs

Photocopying and microfilming provided. Charges will apply and prices vary depending on requirements

Copyright. Permission to publish is granted on request in respect of documents produced by Ministers and Public Servants in the course of their official duties.

Sub-series of possible interest: 313/4 Paris; 313/5 Berne; 313/6 Holy See; 313/8 Rome; 313/9 Madrid; 313/10 Bonn; 313/11 Lisbon; 313/20 Brussels (Embassy); 313/30 The Hague; 313/31 London; 313/36 UN; 313/40 Copenhagen; 313/45 European Community