JKT Frost Esq
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14 September 1976
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(c)
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While the 1969 Order gives powers in respect of ships only, aircraft would be at least as necessary in the event of any partial evacuation of Hong Kong. was the subject of some correspondence between this department and the Board of Trade at the time the 1969 Order was first considered (Gaminara's letter HKK 10/8 of 12 August 1969 to Riley in the Board of Trade and Riley's reply EL/153/093 of 20 August refer). It is apparent that it was decided to omit powers to requisition aircraft, as negotiation rather than requisition was felt to be the most practical way of obtaining the aircraft needed. I wonder whether this is still right. It seems doubtful whether there would be time for negotiation if an invasion was imminent.
I should be grateful for your comments and those of the other recipients of this letter, including Green's on (c) above.
T J David
Hong Kong Department
copies:
OI Green Esq SHELL MEX HOUSE B M Norbury Esq DS 11 MOD - reply.
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A E Palmer Esq DEFENCE DEPT FCO M W Atkinson Esq M & TD - FCO J.K.K
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