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15. Your paragraph 22f.
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Noted. We presume this problem is being
6. Your paragraph 22g. We agree that a Colonel (Army or BM) should
be appointed as the Chief Staff Officer to the Commander British Forces
soon as possible, and are making the necessary arrangements. We do
agree that, in normal circumstances, this post should be designated
As an Army/RM post, and during the tour of duty of the next incumbent
the practicability of making the post rotational will be reviewed,
7. Your paragraph 22h.
3. Your paragraph 22j.
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Noted.
We felt that some troop carrying helicopters would be most useful
in Hong Kong during the present troubles, and are looking into the
possibility of deploying some to Hong Kong. We would appreciate your
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views on this suggestion, and if you agree, how many could be usefully
employed theve.
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