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Mr Lewis, Gibraltar & General Department
PQ: BRITISH FOLICY BAST OF SUEZ
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FED's only direct concerns are
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a) the token UK contribution to the UN Command in South Korea,
which we regard it as essential to retain; and
b)
the implications for Hong Kong's relations with China of fundamental changes in the strength of the Garrison.
We can amplify these points if you wish.
Anand Sammel
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Far Eastern Department
17 February 1977
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Cc: Mr Stewart,
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Mr Bullock, PDTD
Mr Carter, EAD
Mr Wilberforce, Defence Department
Mr Lucas, MED
Mr Simons, SEAD
Mr O'Neill, SAD
Mr Simpson-Orlebar, UND
Mr Britten, SWPD
Mr Crowe, Planning Staff
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