CO129-592-8 Future Policy in Hong Kong 1-1-1945 - 26-11-1945 — Page 98

97

HONG KONG

Arrangements for accepting Japanese surrender and restoration of British Administration.

suggested question to the secretary of State for the Colonies

"Is H... taking action to restore the British Administration in Hong Kong as soon as they receive the Japanese surrender in the Colony?"

Suggested answer:-

"Yes, sir. As stated by the Foreign Secretary on Monday, arrangements are being made for the Japanese surrender in Hong Kong to be accepted by a British Force Corriander. Plans for re-establishing British Administration in the Colony are fully prepared."