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1989, tied to an announcement on the future of the Gurkhas as a whole - together
with the notification that the decision on the future disposal of the first bat-
talion withdrawn will be announced in 1990.
REVIEWS
57. The COS are asked to endorse the proposal that the next biennial review
should be cancelled, and that the major 1992 review of the Hong Kong Garrison
Withdrawal Plan should be advanced, and completed by the end of 1991 (6 months
before the withdrawal of the first of the 4 remaining battalions).
58. The COS are asked to note that if at any time the situation or threat
changes in a manner that is likely to justify a review of the above decisions or
planning they will be advised accordingly.
59.
The COS are advised that the contingency plan for the reinforcement of Hong
Kong (JTP 30) will be reviewed immediately after this paper has received their
clearance.
STUDIES
60. The COS are invited to endorse the requirement for a DIS study of the fac-
tors likely to contribute to the outbreak of violence in Hong Kong, and of what, if
any, additional collection and assessment capability will be required to monitor
the threat in order to achieve timely warning. This study should be completed
by 1 Jul 91-in time to form a basis for the major review proposed in
paragraphs 42 and 43.
61. The COS are asked to note that the following studies have already been com-
missioned or refined as a result of this biennial review:
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