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n. The need for members of the Garrison to deal directly with the PLA well in advance of the actual handover should be noted (paras 25 and 26).
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A clear PR/P Info strategy is to be developed to match the political situation and Garrison rundown activity (paras 28, 29 and 30).
p. Details of the NTF support to the Garrison withdrawal and the funding implications are to be addressed by the NWG and reported to the HKSC by Sep 94 (paras 31, 32 and 33).
q. HQ BFHK should finalise the detailed withdrawal plan by Dec 95 (paras 34 and 35).
All financial business will be concluded by 30 Jun 97 (para 36).
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The need for a formal 1995 review of the Garrison withdrawal arrangements should be considered by the HKSC at its next meeting (para 37).
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39. It is recommended that the Chiefs of Staff endorse the conclusions and policy proposals contained in this paper.
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