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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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