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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT
TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY.
It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document,
SECRET.
C.0.S.(40) 834 (J.P.)
Also Paper No. J.P.(40) 549).
15th October, 1940.
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WAR CABINET.
CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE.
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COPY NO.9
DEFENCE OF HONG KONG.
Note by the Joint Planning Staff submitting a
draft report to the Chiefs of Staff.
In anticipation of the instructions of the Chiefs of Staff we have examined a memorandum from the Secretary of State for the Colonies concerning the defence of Hong Kong.
2.
In considering this memorandum we have consulted the Foreign Office and their views are included in our report.
(Signed) C.S. DANIEL.
Cabinet War Room.
I.S.0. PLAYFAIR.
R. E.de T. VINTRAS.
* Annex.
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