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CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE

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FUTURE DEFENCE POLICY THE HONG KONG GARR IS ON

Draft Report by the Defence Policy Staff

1. In accordance with the instructions (1) of the Chief of the

Defence Staff, the Defence Policy Staff has examined the impact

upon the Hong Kong garrison of the withdrawal of forces from

Malaysia and Singapore.

2. The Foreign Office, the Commonwealth Office, and Defence

Intelligence Staff have been consulted.

Recommendation.

3. I recommend that if they approve the report the Chiefs of

Staff should:

a. Forward it to the Secretary of State for his

approval and circulation for consideration by the

Defence and Oversea Policy Committee.

b. Subject to the approval of the Defence and Oversea

Policy Committee authorise its use as a basis for

further planning.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. SW

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