SECRET UK EYES A
DP Note 201/75(G) (Freliminary Daaft) (Continued)
The provision of the communications required post-withdrawal
is the subject of a separate study by the Defence Signal Board. (9)
IEP/IEC Redundancies
11. Local conmanders should propose a policy for the reduction
of local employees, including the timescale for discharges.
Consultation with Host Governments
12.
Commanders should be authorised to consult host
governments are required, following publication of the 1975
White Paper on Defence.
TOCAL CONSIDERATIONS
Hong Kong
13. The future size and composition of the Hong Kong
garrison are being negotiated with the Hong Kong Government.
Meanwhile some reductions are being made but these do not
appear to affect other withdrawal plans.
Brunei
14.
First indications are that the Sultan of Brunei
may insist on his treaty rights and cause the Gurkha battalion's
withdrawal to be postponed until at least December 1976.
Note:
9. C
7.
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