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12.
The Chairman closed discussion on the item by observing
that, insofar as the military was concerned, note should be
taken that there was no direct military interest in the
difficulties surrounding the Defence Estate issue, provided
that they did not prejudice CBF's ability to conduct his
task or impact on the various arrangements for the
withdrawal of the Garrison.
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ITEM 3. STUDY INTO FUTURE RN PRESENCE AFLOAT IN HONG KONG
WATERS UNTIL 30 JUN 97.
13.
The Chairman introduced Item 3 which he said concerned
a future RN presence afloat in Hong Kong waters until 30 Jun
97. He observed that deliberations on the subject had commenced on a brisk note but that for a variety of reasons, subsequent progress had not been as speedy as the Committee
might have wished. He invited DN Plans to brief the meeting
on the current state of play.
14.
DN Plans apologised to the Committee for the absence
of progress in fulfilling the remit arising from its
He commented that the process of
previous meeting.
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