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Hong Kong Administration and Unofficials who
had to obtain public acceptance of the agree-
ment, particularly if there was not a substantial
interval between announcements of a new Defence
Costs Agreement and any such restriction;
reference should be made in the Memorandum of
Understanding to HMG's commitment to the
integrity and security of Hong Kong and to
the undertaking of HMG to reinforce the garrison
in Hong Kong where necessary;
as a condition of agreement, a comprehensive
examination of the costs of the garrison should
be carried out by both Governments in 1977-78
or 1978-79.
Members noted that detailed fresh plans for the
future use of Kai Tak and Victoria Barracks would be
presented to Council in due course and that these plans
would include proposals for the use of Flagstaff House,
after its vacation by the Services.
(The Secretary for Security (Mr L.M. Davies), the
Solicitor General (Mr G.C. THORNTON) and Mr E.B. WIGGHAM
attended before the Council for the discussion of this
item).
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