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DP Note 27/67(A)(Flimsy Draft)
16th October 1967
CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE
DEFENCE PLANNING STAFF
1.
SHORT AND LONG TERM FACTORS AFFECTING
PLANS FOR THE HONG KONG GARRISON
INTRODUCTION
In accordance with instructions (1) we have prepared a note on a report (2) by the Commander-in-Chief Far East on his discussions
with the Governor and the Commander British Forces, Hong Kong, on
the short and long term factors affecting plans for the garrison.
2. The Commander-in-Chief's recommendations, whilst not materially
affecting naval and air forces, raise some complex issues from the
Army's point of view. In this note we do not attempt at this
stage to examine issues in too great a detail, but rather to draw
attention to the broad aspects of the particular problems arising
from the recommendations.
Government Policy - Strength of Hong Kong Garrison
3. At their meeting on the 19th December 1966, the Defence and
Overseas Policy Committee decided (3) that the garrison should be
reduced by one major unit. Subsequently, in June 1967, you agreed
a Submission (4) to the Secretary of State to the effect that in
the light of recent events in the Colony, all preparations for the
withdrawal of one major unit should be suspended at once, and the
Notes:
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2.
COS 1864/11/10/67
SEACOS 153
3. OPD (66) 49th Mtg/Item 4
4.
COS 1489/2/6/67
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