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sovereignty over the territory between now and 1997.
Q6. Who will carry out tasks currently carried out by patrol
craft?
A6. Most of current work carried out by patrol craft is in
support of Hong Kong Maritime Police who, following
withdrawal, will take on full responsibility for preserving
security in Hong Kong territorial waters.
Q7. Hong Kong government consulted?
A7. The Hong Kong government have been fully consulted on this
decision.
Q8. Chinese government consulted?
A8. The Chinese government have been informed of this
decision.
Q9. Effect on plans to reprovision Naval Basin on Stonecutters
Island?
A9. Matter for discussion with Hong Kong government. No
decisions made.
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