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DP 9/68(C)(Directors' Draft)
14th March 1968
CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE
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FUTURE DEFENCE POLICY THE HONG KONG GARR IS ON
Draft Report by the Defence Policy Staff
1. In accordance with the instructions (1) of the Chief of the
Defence Staff, the Defence Policy Staff has examined the impact
upon the Hong Kong garrison of the withdrawal of forces from
Malaysia and Singapore.
2. The Foreign Office, the Commonwealth Office, and Defence
Intelligence Staff have been consulted.
Recommendation.
3. I recommend that if they approve the report the Chiefs of
Staff should:
a. Forward it to the Secretary of State for his
approval and circulation for consideration by the
Defence and Oversea Policy Committee.
b. Subject to the approval of the Defence and Oversea
Policy Committee authorise its use as a basis for
further planning.
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. SW
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