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6. The Governor has said that he sees no difficulty in retaining four Gurkha units in a total teeth arm strength of 7 major units, although he has indicated that he would have preferred one more British and one less Gurkha unit. But I do not think that he would look at all favourably on a balance of 4 Gurkha and 2 British major units.

7. We have not attempted to consult the Governor in the short time available: if however the idea of borrowing a battalion from Hong Kong is to be further pursued then it will be essential to obtain the Governor's views.

Mr Thones

(A. W. Ganinara)

19 May. 1970

Mr Lavon has seen & agrees

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