CO129-591-8 Policy directives 10-3-1944 - 17-8-1944 — Page 106

HONG KONG

CIVIL AFFAIRS POLICY DIRECTIVES

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1.

ADMINISTRATION

It is the intention of His Majesty's Government as soon

as Civil Administration is resumedy to re-create.the legislature and an Executive Council, including representatives of the chief

local communities and interests.

2.

As soon as possible after liberation an Advisory Council

should be formed representative as far as possible of all important

elements in the population of the Colony.

3. Chinese Affairs

4.

Urban Council.

The Urban Council should be reconstituted, at first on an

advisory basis but, as far as possible, in conformity with the

provision of the Urban Council Legislation.

5. Port

The reconstitution of the Fort Control organisation is

dealt with in a special Fort directive.

6. Relations with Canton

7. Immigration

(To be provided by Mr. Smith).

Immigration is the subject of a separate directive. There will need to be the closest liaison with the Shipping, Dopentue Port and Police authorities, both in Hong Kong and

neighbouring countries.

8.

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It will be the object, in due course, to re-establish the Departments of Government which existed before the outbreak of war. The immediate aim should be the re-establishment of the Departments

in the annexed list: