CONFIDENTIAL
ANNEX A TO
D CTS STAFF (R)/76/259/15 DATED 27 SEP 88
HONG KONG STEERING COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Hong Kong Steering Committee will:
a.
Oversee the planning of the withdrawal of the Hong Kong
Garrison in accordance with CDS 7/87, by
(1) coordinating studies into all aspects of the
withdrawal of British Forces in Hong Kong.
(2) providing guidance for the detailed planning for
the rundown, taking full
factors
including
political
account of all relevant
considerations
and local
sensitivit-
ies in Hong Kong.
(3) conducting biennial reviews of CDS 7/87 starting
1989.
(4)
in
providing the forum for resolving policy issues
remitted to it in the course of detailed planning.
b. Meet at intervals not exceeding six months or when the
occasion demands.
c.
Report to Ministers through CDS.