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ence Committee approved a

be regarded as an undefended Hong ong could not be

in occupation of the Chi.ese

operational neval and air which China was in friendly

also agreed that forces of If a flying-boat squadron, ic Fleet providi such naval ary, would be req ired in

le to ensure internal security,

a.d as a deterrent to an

uerillas. it was further

n of two ori ades should e purpose, directly that the

Force per isted which I

January, 1947.

decisions the Chiefs of nsideration the f.ture

ed that it may be desirable gong, the Lanpo er allocated

› provision of Ary troops. Hong Kong is an Indian rigade jcct to the agree ent of the iued acquiescence in this very problematical in the

the Chiefs of Staff invited

le colonial vitice the

Police brce or Gendarmerie al

Pilsec.rity &.d local protec-

Ta making tuis

recommended that this force on of European personel, on ice, as circumstances would

Since it will...........

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Since it will probabl: take some time to for appropriate force, we have elt it only right to point out now the problem which will have to be Laced if the present garrison of Hong Kong has to be withdrawn.

If, when you have.considered this problem you would like to have any assistance as regards the strength, and composition of the foroe, we shall be pleased to give it.

Yours sincerely,

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