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NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
PQ 6836 B
HONG KONG
1. ROLE OF HONG
KONG GARRISON
2.
B
ABILITY OF THE
GARRISON TO WITHSTAND DETERMINED ATTACK
DISCUSSIONS WITH CHINA ON FUTURE OF HONG KONG
As Hong Kong is a British
dependency, HMG is responsible
for its external defence and
internal security. The
garrison serves to demonstrate
HMG's commitment to the
integrity and security of Hong
Kong.
We do not envisage a determined,
external attack. The strength
of the garrison and our
contingency planning for its
support are appropriate to the
foreseeable threats.
Discussion with the Government
of the Chinese People's Republic
on the status of Hong Kong and
its future would be a matter
for my Rt. Hon. Friend, the.
Foreign and Commonwealth
Secretary.
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