From: R.J. Anarew
ALS ((6)
$
Our reference:
AUS(GS) 522/75
Your reference: CPHC/SVS
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Main Building, Whitehall, LONDON.S.W... A 2h0
Telephone:
01-218 .6476.... (Direct Dialling)
01-218 9000 (Switchboard)
G.P.Heddon-Cave, Esq., CKG
Financial secretary Hong Kong Government
Dew Philip;
11 December 1975
FLAGSTAFF HOUSE
Thank you for your letter of 9 December, which I have shown to the Minister of State for Defence. I confirm that we are content with the arrangements proposed for Flagstaff House, namely:
(a) although legstaff House will remain the residence of the Commander British Po.ces at least until 1st April 1979, this should not inhibit the town planning exercise over the area as a whole;
(b) on the assumption that the area occupied by Flagstaff
House is eventually required for other purposes, the Hong Kong Government accepte an obligation to make available a suitable alternative residence for the Commander British Forces in an acceptable location; and
c) rhere can be no question of the Commander British
Forces having to move from legstafi House until such a residence is ready for him.
Copies to: Mr. P.I.O'Keeffe, FCO
PS/Minister of State
ACPL
DASD
Dg6 (Mr. Ward)
Yous sinwily:
Robo Ginclud
CONFIDENT TAT,