CONFIDENTIAL
الهه HKK
1? APP 1978
INOLX
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19 April 1978
SHOTGUNS FOR ARMY INTERNAL SECURITY PLATOONS IN HONG KONG
Please refer to your letter of 4 April to Mr David.
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This seems to be essentially an internal matter for the MOD. However, the FCO have no objection to the implementation of a proposal which would give the security forces greater flexibility, without increasing the danger of fatal casualties.
3. I have discussed this question with Colin Munro in Defence Department (FCO).
cc C Munro Esq, Defence Dept, FCO
CRV Stagg
Hong Kong & General
Department
MO 2, MOD
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