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Conclusions
8.
In the light of the above we have reviewed at Annex II O.-in-C., Hong Kong's Defence Plan and our conclusions
are:-
(a) The scale of defence recommended by
C1-in-C., Hong Kong, is larger than is required to fulfil the functions set out above.
(b) we egree generally with C.-in-C.,
Hong Kong's requirements for naval forces. we consider, however, that the 4 BYMS and the LSI(M) are not required.
(c) One brigade 18 sufficient permanent
garrison for Hong Kong. Should a threat of open hostilities with China appear, it will be necessary to review the situation and probably to increase the garrison.
(a) One fighter and one general reconnaissance
squadron are sufficient permanent air garrison for the Colony. These can be rapidly reinforced as necessary should trouble break out.
(e) The establishment of a Joint Intelligence Committee at Hong Kong should be authorised.
(f) The Hong Kong volunteer and auxiliary
forces should be formed as soon as possible.
(g) C.-in-C., Hong Kong, should be invited to submit a new plan for re-building the necessary accommodation.
Recommendations.
9. We recommend that:-
(a) The telegram at Annex III be sent to
C.-in-C., Hong Kong, who should also
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be furnished with a copy of this paper.
(b) The Defence of Bases Committee should be
invitod to rocommond the Goale of defences to be provided at Hong Kong over a period of the next five yours, taking this paper into account.
(c) Jervice Ministries and the Colonial Office
should be invited to make the necessary arrangements to provide forces of the order recommended above.
Offices of the Jabinet and
Minister of Defence, S.W.1.
29th January, 1946
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