TNAG-0099-FCO40-135-Visit-by-Secretary-of-State-1967 — Page 24

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Spanking Notes

ZONG KONG CARRISON

We are of course reviewing the size of the garrison to see

whether any socnomies can be made without prejudicing the job it has

a realt R.‚F. fighter aircraft were withdrawn early

this year and it was announeed last month. that the coastal minesweepers

will be withdraw in September. Alternative cover will be provided

from Singapore.

2.

No final decisionin have yet been taken on the size of the gamsson.

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♫ For the Boaretary of State's informatien:

A decision to reduce the garrison by two batteries of guns

and a pack horse unit in 1967-68 has been taken but not announced.

It is importent that no intimation of this should be given until

decision on timing has been reached and arrangamants for the announce-

mant concerted with Hong Kong?

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