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MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE
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6 January 1978
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1. During his absence abroad Fred Mulley has asked me to write to you about your minute to the Prime Minister about
Brunei.
2.
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continuing lack of a decision on the future of the Gurkhas in Brunei is beginning to create difficulties for us, and an early resolution of the issue would therefore be welcome. I note, however, that your proposals do not irrevocably commit us to unilateral action, and that there is still hope of a negotiated
settlement.
3.
If we have to go ahead with announcing termination and withdrawal without the Sultan's agreement, there are several points of concern to MOD. It would take a year to plan and execute satisfactory arrangements for the withdrawal of the battalion. We shall need to consider the position on continued access to the important training facilities in Brunei, which are of special value to the garrison in Hong Kong, and which we
The Rt Hon Dr David Owen MP
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