11.

Legislative

Should the Finance Committee of the Council consider that Hong Kong's financial interest in this regard had been overlooked, it is possible that Members would attempt to defer approval of, or vote reduced provision for, the annual DCA cash contribution. (There are по reserve

financial powers vested in the Governor

the Financial Secretary to cover such

such an eventuality.) Such a situation would inveitably cloud local perceptions both of the garrison and HMG's intentions, and effectively bedevil the smooth implemention of the withdrawal Plan, bearing in mind that the Hong Kong Government 18 dependent on Pinance Committee approval for the funding, not only of the DCA, but also for the reprovisioning of service facilities and the fationalisation of the military estate during the '90s.

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