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From Chiefs of Stoff.

October, 1946.

Reference recommendations of South East Asia Defence Committee forwarde unler your S.3.A.0.0.S. 747 and 762. 2. We agree that it would be desirable to maintain the garrison at its existing strength until the police force

We understand, however, becomes fully re-established in April. that negoti tieng which are proceeding to exton the stay

If this is the of 150 1.3.F. Erigale may not be successful. case you should make such temporery arrangements as you consider necessary in the light of the situation in Hong Kong and elsewhere in your Command as we are unable to supply the short term replacement.

3. We propose to rave 5 Jomando Brigade to Multa as soon as practicallu, 1.arely making possible the provision from elsewhere or tin ritish Infantry battalions which, together with a fil regiment, will form the garrison of

You should confirm that you Hong Kong after April, 1947. can rovile the fil zeciment end cermark in Infantry Brigade as a resove fyom your own resources.

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Six L.C.1. (L) now in liong Keny are lenge-lenl craft We agree, and must be returned to American authorities.

however, that six L..T.'s shall be retained in reserve at Hong Kong. The question of the provision of maintenance personnel is being taken up by the Admiralty.

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