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COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE MADE WITHOUT THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY,CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE

C.O.S.(59)165

9TH JULY, 1959

CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE

THE DEFENCE OF HONG KONG

REPORT BY THE

BRITISH DEFENCE CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE (FAR EAST) (DCC (FE) (59147)

We have studied the practicability of the defence of Hong Kong in a nuclear context and forward our report herewith.

2. We have consulted the Governor of Hong Kong and the Commander British Forces, Hong Kong, both of whom are in general agreement with our conclusions.

(Signed)

BANDON

G.V. GLADSTONE

R. HULL

A.M. MACKINTOSH

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, S.W.1.

9TH JULY, 1959.

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