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PART I
INTRODUCTION
Kong's internal Because of the
areas, even a
For various reasons, Hong security is vulnerable to disruption. dense population in the urban relatively minor incident can quickly involve large numbers of people.
2.
The extended networks necessary to ensure the supply of water, gas, electricity and telephone services are all potential targets for sabotage. Withdrawal of labour by key elements of the labour force could jeopardise the distribution of food, the functioning of abattoirs, transport systems, and many other aspects of daily life.
3.
From these few examples, it can be seen that problems which
arise would vary considerably according
degree and nature of
the
the disturbances.
might to the
4.
Although a major, widespread internal conflict is
unlikely to break out suddenly, isolated but serious disturbances could occur at short notice.
The Government must be ready to deal with such situations.
5.
departments have their
This chapter summarises its organisation and emergency functions during civil disturbances. Within this general framework own detailed plans.
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