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q. A RN Task Force will be operating in the Far East and may be
used to assist the final withdrawal. Options and recommendations
for its composition, ability to take over Garrison operational
maritime and air support functions prior to the final withdrawal,
and the timing and form of its deployment to Hong Kong should now
be addressed in detail by the Naval Working Group and reported to
the HKSC for consideration in February 1994 (paragraphs 37 to
39).
r. The RN patrol craft should continue operations in support of
the Garrison and HKG into 1997 if required (paragraph 39d).
S. The principle that members of the Garrison will require to
deal directly with the PLA well in advance of the actual handover
should be clearly established (paragraph 41).
t. HQ BFHK should be given authority to apply a policy of
disposal of military equipment by exception (paragraphs 42 and
43).
u.
Discussions should ensue with the HKG on the DCA funding
implications of the rundown plan. Detailed costing of changes
from LTC 93 will be undertaken during LTC 94 and AAS submitted as
of
costings
is
essential
necessary. Close
coordination
(paragraphs 44 to 46).
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