CODE 18-77
Mr Tarling Honours Unit
42
Reference
HKA
01611
DA
QUINQUENNIAL REVIEW OF THE HONOURS SYSTEM
(40)
1. Your minute of 18 May to Mr Whitney refers.
2. The figures are as follows:-
a) Approximate total population of Hong Kong at the end of 1992 was 5,902,100.
b) Approximate total size of the civil service, exclusive of the police and fire services is 147,471.
c) Current strength of the Police Force is 26,959 and the Fire Service is 7,173 (excluding civilians).
forais
Bridget Paris
Hong Kong Department
WH303
2702652
18 May 1993
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