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DRAFT
Brief No
VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE TO THE MIDDLE AND FAR EAST
Hong Kong
Garrison/DCA
Points to Make
1.
Welcome opportunity to reinforce good relations between
the two Governments; proud of the role played by British Forces
in Hong Kong.
2.
Defence Costs Agreement (Defensive) Appreciate friendly
spirit in which negotiations were carried out. Understand that
recruiting for additional Gurkha battalion is on target.
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