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VISIT OF DEPUTY UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE

(SIR LESLIE MONSON)

TO HONG KONG, OCTOBER, 1969

DEFENCE MATTERS

Note No. 6

Various matters relating to the defence of Hong Kong are

set out in four Annexes to this Note as follows:-

Annex A

a summary of the general position.

Annex B

Annex C

the provision of fighter aircraft cover for

Hong Kong.

a proposal to increase the helicopter strength

of the garrison.

on Defence Contribution file.

2.

Annex D.

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Hong Kong's post-1971 defence contribution.

Annex A is a factual account of the general situation and contains nothing which is in issue at the moment. Annexes B,

C and D provide separate briefing and background information on three matters which are in issue and which will no doubt be

discussed with the Governor when he comes to London in November.

Hong Kong Department October, 1969

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