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From Chiefs of 3t fí',

November, 1946.

1. Reference recommendations of South st sia Defence Committou forw.rded under your 5.4.A.0.0.3. 747 nd 762.

2. WG Arue that it would be decir.ble to mint in the garrisont its existing strength until th police force becomes fully re-established in April. We understand, however, that notiations which re proce.ding to extend the stay of 150 1.8.F. Brigade may not be successful. We realise that this my involve temporary replacement of 150 I.3.F. Brigade from your own ruscurces and that this is already under investigation.

3.

We propose to move & Cormindo krigade to Malta co soon as it can be relieved by two British Infantry

This will proviae butter Battalions from elsewhere.

After April 1947

opportunities for commando training.

these two Battalions with a field regiment will form the farrison of Hong Kong, You should confirm that you can provide the field regiment and ormark an Infantry Brigado ns n reserve from your own resources.

4.

Six L. C. I. (L) now in Hong Kong are lose-lend er t and must be returned to American authorities. however, that cix L.0.T.'s shell be retined in reserve

Wo agroc,

t Hong Kon The question of the provision of mintenance pursonnel is being taken up by the imiralty.

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