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INTEL. & SECURITY
12 MAY 1958 SECTION
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Sorry to keep you waiting over this urgent matter which is still
under consideration. War Office welcome proposal in fourth
paragraph of Governor's telegram and feel that it gives us opportunity
separate question of additional units from land negotiations.
Unfortunately Colonial Office are unable to give assurance requested
by Governor until matter has been discussed further and agreed by
other departments in Whitehall, This may mean submission to
Ministers and a firm decision may not be obtained until the end of
May.
We had hoped to send first units by trooper leaving 20th July but I
consider that delay in decision now makes warning for unit unacceptably
short. I understand that you intend moving 1 Loyals to Hong Kong
temporarily during September and October covering the critical period.
Provided a decesion is taken to reinforce Hong Kong, the first regiment
would sail by the next available ship leaving the United Kingdom early
September arriving Hong Kong early October before 1 Loyals have left.
Colonial Office have signalled Governor that QUOTE It is unlikely that
one of the extra units can be with you by September UNQUOTE. We have
however explained paragraph SECOND above to Colonial Office and have
told them that we are now aiming to send first unit to arrive Hong Kong
early October.
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