CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946 — Page 137

Mr. McDougall..

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It is time, I think, that we took up again with the War Office the question of the militarisation of

This would be best done the Hong Kong Planning Unit.

informally by Mr. Gent. In order that he may have convincing arguments to put to the War office, would you very kindly let him have (through me) a note of the reasons why you think that militarisation in the near future is ? desirable

necessary

You will remember that this matter was mentioned in a recent conversation with Mr. Gent, and it was pointed out that what is wanted is a case for militarisation now, not merely a case for militarisation

Colonial Office,

Downing Street.

1st May,

1945.