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1.
NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
ABILITY TO WITHSTAND DETERMINED CHINESE ATTACK:
2.
INTERNAL SECURITY ROLE:
PQ 1775 B
The presence of the garrison, particularly along the border helps to preserve the territorial integrity of the Colony and acts as a deterrent
to external attack. [If pressed on
the nature of the threat and how to
meet it]. It is not our practice to
give details of such operational
matters.
an unfortand
-important
The garrison has a vital role to
play in helping the Civil Government
and Police to maintain law and order.
[If pressed]. Their presence
contributes directly to the stability
and continuing prosperity of the
Colony.
3.
WHY NOT: GIVE UP HONG KONG.
We administer the Colony in the
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interests of the 4 million inhabitants
who have chosen to live there. It
is apparent that the Chinese
Government do not wish to disturb the
present situation.