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THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES said

he hoped there was no intention of withdrawing

the British garrison in the near future. The question

of the gendarmerie was at present under active consideration.

He suggested, however, that the War Office, in consultation with the Colonial office, should consider the possibility

of recruiting for either local garrison forces or gendarmerie purposes personnel from North Borneo and Sarawak. Не мав impressed with the suitability of the natives of these territories for this kind of work.

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THE COMMITTEE: —

Took note of the Report by the Chiefs of Staff and that it had been sent as a brief to the

Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief, India, in the event of the Indian Government demanding the return of all Indian forces outside India.

Invited the Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the Colonial Office, to consider the long-term policy govemming future garrisoning of Hong Kong.

Invited the Colonial Office, in consultation with the War Office, to consider the possibility of recruiting the inhabitants

of North Borneo and Sarawak for garrison or gendarmerie purposes.

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