initial period of full military administration
essential in present world-wide emergency
conditions. For these reasons decision was
taken in case of Hong Kong many months ago
to give military rank and shape to team of
Civil Affairs personnel (including all suitable
Hong Kong Government officers available) to function
under service commander for period of military
administration and to prepare for orderly
eventual transfer to civil government as and when
conditions permit.I shall welcome your return
home for leave and consultation with Colonial
Office as soon as MacDougall arrives and
Admiral Harcourt can release you. Ends.
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