CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS
CIVIL SERVICE AND THE POLICE
CONFIDENTIAL
DATE
March/April 91
Early 1991
1991
1991
Mid 1992
Mid 1992
1993
1994
1997
PJ ZAVR
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ISSUE
To resolve the impasse between the MOD and HKG over funding of the continued RN presence afloat.
To delegate to HKG more authority to approve appointments, retire- ments, promotions and discipline without reference to the FCO.
ACTION
The PUS will speak with Sir M Quinlan. Lord C may need to write. The two S of S's may need to resolve. (PLS connect with HK's burdensharing contribution).
HKD have a draft submission in hand.
Decisions on compensation HKG to produce proposals.
and sterling safeguards for pensions for HMOCS members
Withdrawal of the British Garrison and replacement by Royal Hong Kong Police
Force.
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Then Whitehall officials to agree a way forward.
Royal Hong Kong Police Force assume reponsibility for half of border duties; Marine Police assume Royal Navy's Anti-illegal immigrant role.
Major review of programme for with-
drawal of all units
except 1st Battalion.
Withdrawal of 1st Gurkha Battalion;
Royal Hong Kong Police Force assumes
responsibility for patrol duties along whole border Withdraw 4 Helicopters.
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CONFIDENTIAL
Withdraw 2nd Gurkha Battalion (subject to 1992 review)
Withdraw 3rd and 4th
Battalions; withdraw Navy patrol vessels; withdraw