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C.P.(49) 100

3RD MAY, 1949

CABINET

DEFENCE OF HONG KONG

Note by the Prime Minister

(5-5).

At their meeting on 28th April (C.M. (49) 30th Conclusions, Minute 4) the Cabinet agreed that their decision to send reinforcements to Hong Kong should be announced in the debate on China which is to take place in the House of Commons on Thursday next.

I circulate, for consideration by the Cabinet at their meeting on Thursday, the attached report by the Chiefs of Staff on the defence of Hong Kong.

10, Downing Street, S.W.1.,

3rd May, 1949.

C.R.A.