TNAG-0063-FCO40-99-Defence-extra-costs-arising-from-the-internal-security-situa-1968 — Page 38

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From: Captain J.W. Collett, R

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DOWNING STREET, S.W.1.

DD 2/15/240/1

13 March, 1968.

Military Assistance

Hong Kon

Bomb Disposal Courses

Please refer to your letter to Price of this department (ref. D/DS6/7/116/4 of 29 February).

2. As we are in the process of collating M.O.D. charges for assistance rendered during the recent I.S. operations in the Colony and these have so far exceeded £im. (without the Naval or Air Force charges), it is unlikely that the comparatively small charge for the se bomb disposal courses will make much difference.

3. We suggest that C-in-C Far East be advised to pass on the costs to the Hong Kong Government and it could be left to the latter to request any assistance, finance-wise, if they so desire.

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