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Note No.

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VISIT OF DEPUTY UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE

(SIR LESLIE MONSON)

TO HONG KONG, OCTOBER, 1969

DEFENCE MATTERS

Various The

ous 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

the provision of fighter aircraft cover

for Hong Kong.

Annex C

Annex D

- a proposal to increase the helicopter

strength of the garrison.

Hong Kong's post 1971 defence contribution.

2. Annex A is a factual account of the general

situation and contains nothing which is in issue at the

moment.

es

Annexes B, C and D provide separate briefing

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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.

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