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OUTWARD TELEGRAM
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Cypher (0.T.P.)
IMPORTANT
TO HONG KONG (Sir M. Young)
FROM 8. OF 8.. COLONIES.
Sent 28th June, 1946. 17.15 hrs.
No.411 Secret.
Hong Kong, Begina.
My telegram No.156. Command of Services in
Chiefs of Staff now propose following:
1. The three Service Commanders in Hong Kong be of equal status, looal inter-service co-ordination being effected through and Inter Service Committen consisting of the three local commanders. It is not intended to appoint a Fortress Commander,
2. A Local Defence Committee under your Chairmanship should be established for the co-ordinusion of civil and service matters in Hong Kong. The three Service Commanders serving on the Defence Committee will thus have equal right of access to you.
3. Local disagreement between the Services will be referred to the Commandera-in-Chief concerned. Conflicts between service and civil requirementa which cannot be resolved locally will be a matter for consultation between the Commanders-in-Chief and yourself. If it is not possible to reach agreement the question will have to be referred to London.
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ONG KONG (Sir M. Young)
8. OF 8. COLONIES.
28th June, 1946. 17.15 hrs.
Ref.:
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local inter-service co-ordination hrough and Inter Service Comalttea
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isagreement between the Servicos will ne Commanders-in-Chief concerned.
a service and civil requiremente resolved locally will do a matter between the Commanders-in-Chief
If it is not possible to reach
aation will have to be referred to
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