2.
1.
FQ 1775B
NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
ABILITY TO WITHSTAND DETERMINED CHINESE ATTACK:
INTERNAL SECURITY ROLE:
The presence of the garrison,
particularly along the border helps
to preserve the territorial integrity
of the Colony and acts as a deterrent
to any violations of the border.
[If pressed on the nature of the threat
and how to meet itl. It is not our
practice to give details of such
operational matters,
The garrisou has an important 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.
WEC NOT GIVE UP HONG KONG
We administer the Colony in the
intereste of the 4 million inhabitants
It
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who have chosen to live there.
is apparent that the Chinese
Governsenu do not wish to disturb the
present situation.
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