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ANNEX A TO

D CTS STAFF(R)/76/259/15 RATED 27 SEP 88

HONG KONG STEERING COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The Hong Kong Steering Committee will:

a.

Oversee the planning of the withdrawal of the Hong Kong

Garrison in accordance with CDS 7/87, by

b.

(1) coordinating studies into all aspects of the

withdrawal of British Forces in Hong Kong.

(2) providing guidance for the detailed planning for

the rundown, taking fuil account of all relevant factors

including political considerations and local sensitivit-

ies in Hong Kong.

(3) conducting biennial reviews of CDS 7/87 starting in

1989.

(4)

providing the forum for resolving policy issues

remitted to it in the course of detailed planning.

Meet at intervals not exceeding six months or when the

occasion demands.

C.

Report to Ministers through CDS.

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