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great if the exercise is carried out in stages, it is strongly recommended
that the occupiers of lower floors should not be required to evacuate their
flats. Besides such an order might be difficult to enforce and expensive
However in order to show Government's goodwill a standing
on manpower.
offer of temporary accommodation should be made to the occupiers of flats
closest to the scene of action.
Possible Intervention from C.P.G.
22.
If an organised opposition develops which cannot be ruled out,
the organisers will es in the past try to enlist the support of C.P.G.
e.g. those affected by the 1975 action threatened to send a delegation to
Canton.
Although they did not obtain any support from the Chinese authorities,
whom we warned in advance, there is greater danger of the Chinese being drawn
into a dispute involving such a large number of occupied buildings which
had been erected and occupied for over three years. The left-wing Walled
City Kaifong Welfare Promotion Committec can also be expected to capitalise
on the situation to regain influence and prestige lost in 1975. If the
C.P.G. were to intervene it would be difficult for us to back down
especially since that might affect our ability to take action in future
against new buildings. It is therefore important for the Chinese to be
informed in advance of the need to take action; the scale of operation
and the terms offered to those involved. If the terms are reasonable the
Chinese may find it easier to stand on the sidelines.
Security
23.
operation.
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Police assistance is most important in ensuring a smooth
This will be in the form of intelligence prior to the
operation and maintenance of peace and order for the duration of the
exercise. This might be expensive on manpower in view of the lack of
proper access to some of these buildings.
if a phased programme is adopted.
This commitment might be reduced
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