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SUPPLEMENTARY ANSWERS
HONG KONG
1. ROLE OF HONG
KONG GARRISON
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ABILITY OF THE GARRISON TO WITHSTAND DETERMINED ATTACK
DISCUSSIONS WITH CHINA ON FUTURE OF HONG KONG
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DISCUSSIONS WITH CHINA ON SIZE AND ROLE OF THE HONG KONG GARRISON
British
dependency
As Hong Kong is a Grown-Colony,
HMG is responsible for its external
defence and internal security.
[role of the garrison
to
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demonstrate HMG's commitment and
in particular to assist in
maintaining internal security and
the integrity of the border.
We recognise that the Garrison
could not withstand a very large
scale attack, but this appears
unlikely.
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.
to determal)
The size and role of the Hong Kong
garrison, ie the responsibility of
HMG, in consultation with the Hong
Kong Government, taking account of
all the relevant factors, including
'our assessment of the threat to the
security of Hong Kong.
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