CO129-592-8 Future Policy in Hong Kong 1-1-1945 - 26-11-1945 — Page 99

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Arrangements for accepting Japanese surrender and restoration of British Administration.

Suggested question to the

5.& S. for the Colonies

"Is H.M.G. 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 Commander.

for re-establishing British

Plans

Administration in the Colony are fully prepared.