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overlays. CBF asked if it was the intention to proceed
under the terms of the present DCA. The Chairman commented
that this would be an obvious and attractive start point.
AUS (C) agreed, however, GF1b were unable to give a firm
indication that this would be the outcome.
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The Chairman drew his attention to the
previous minutes expressing his wish that
wish that the study be
conducted without prejudice to political considerations,
however, it would be reasonable to assume that any solution would be effected under existing financial arrangements.
DN Plans indicated his preparedness to proceed within these
parameters.
20. The Chairman asked CBF to brief the meeting on the progress made in the expansion plans for the Maritime Police (MARPOL). SO2 3 J3 Ops HQ BFHK replied on behalf CBF. He
said that the plans were proceeding on schedule with the
exception of those for the introduction of the Sector
Control Launches. There were 2 problem areas; the 2 craft already in service had proved to have poor sea-keeping qualities and an unsatisfactory record of serviceability.
The Hong Kong Government had commissioned maritime
consultants to conduct studies into the problems but it was
Navy Dept
(DN Plans)
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