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Calu-d. Tong kong divisages the possible noed
We do not consider that the probable scale of attack is likely to provont normal supply and reinforcomont by sua, although difficulties might arise from organised strikes, and disorganisation of local dock labour. We do not, therefore, consider that any spocial measures for air supply are necessary over and above the normal air transport Bervices.
for supply and reinforcemont by air.
15. C.-in-C. Hong Kong, raisor other detailed points in his Air Plan, including the provision of fighter control organisation. I view of the J.I.C. report we do not consider that the Air defence of the Colony need be taken into account at all in implementing our short term policy.
With regard to our long term policy we recommend that those points should he examined by the Dofonce of Bases Committoo and the air Ministry, when assessing the scale of defencos required at Hong Kong.
OTHER RECOMENDATIONS
Intelligence Organisation
16. C.-in-C. Hong Kong, recommends that a Joint Intelligenco Committeo, including civil representation, bu maintained; the services of reliablo gents for reporting from tho mainland are considered ussential.
The J.I.C. agree with this course, and recommend that close liaison should be maintained with H.M. Embassy in China and H.M. Cousul General in Canton.
Volunteer Forces
17.
C.-in-C. Hong Kong, requests approval in principle
to the formation of volunteer forces including an auxiliary air force and policu reserve.
There are four factors which affect the formation of volunteur forcos,
(a) They are the most economical method of providing a
roserve to back up the Police Force in the event of troublu.
(b) There may be a requirement for volunteer forces to
help in the manning of local defencus, for which provision must be made in accordance with our long-term policy.
(c) In view of our shortage of man-power it is desirable that Colonies should have a reserve of trained man-power on which we could call in time of war.
(a) Financial considerations.
The formation of a volunteer Police Force is affectod only by factors (a) and (a) nd we consider that it would have inany advantages. This is aatter primarily for the Colonial Office and wo suggest, therefore, that they should bu invited to examine this.
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