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CHILES OF STAFF COMMITTEE

JOINT PLANNING STAFF

COMMAD OF SERVICES IN HONG KONG AFTER RESUMPTION

OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT

Note by the Secretary

At their Meeting on the 17th May, the Chiefs of Staff had before them c Minute* by the Secretary covering

a draft telogram prepared by the Colonirl office to the Governor of Hung kong regarding the military arrangements which were being put into crict on the turnover of the Islana to Civil Aiinistr:tion.

2. The discussion is recorded in the Minutes of the Meeting.

3. The Committee instructed the Joint Planning Staff :-

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Comana of Lervices in Hong Kong (fter resumption of Civil Government in the light of the decisions reached in discussion;

to revile the dreit telegramm prepared by the Colonial Office to the Governor of Tiongong, in the light of the above discussion.

The "O" Suction is invited to revise their report*,

the draft telcarea for further consideration by the Chiefs or staff.

(Signed) P. OLDELL.

Offices of the Cabinet and

Minister or Defence, S.V. 1.

18th Y, 1946.

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