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and of its roulement units during the last 12 months to June 1997 will
need to be defined in terms of the DCA.
45. There will be no 'through train' for financial matters beyond 30
June 1997. There may be some residual disposal tasks handled by
contractors but it should be assumed for planning purposes that all
major financial business will be completed before 30 June 1997. This
may require some amendment of the normal DCA procedures.
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(Further details will be included in subsequent drafts, once
the way ahead on treatment of the DCA issue is clear).]]
HONG KONG GARRISON WITHDRAWAL PLAN
47. The planning and implementation lead times for the actions and
activities necessary to effect the Garrison's withdrawal from Hong
Kong by 30 June 1997 are such that preparation of the detailed Hong
Kong Garrison Withdrawal Plan by HQBF HK should now begin, based on
the policy guidance provided in this 1993 Review. The HKSC should be
updated on the development of this plan from February 1994.
RESIDUAL ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES POST-30 JUNE 1997
48. Although for planning purposes a 'clean-break' on 30 June 1997
should be assumed, there will almost inevitably be some residual
administrative and representational activity beyond the transfer of
sovereignty to the PRC. The detail and extent of this activity and of
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