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SECRET UK EYES A

DP Note 201/75(G) (Freliminary Daaft) (Continued)

The provision of the communications required post-withdrawal

is the subject of a separate study by the Defence Signal Board. (9)

IEP/IEC Redundancies

11. Local conmanders should propose a policy for the reduction

of local employees, including the timescale for discharges.

Consultation with Host Governments

12.

Commanders should be authorised to consult host

governments are required, following publication of the 1975

White Paper on Defence.

TOCAL CONSIDERATIONS

Hong Kong

13. The future size and composition of the Hong Kong

garrison are being negotiated with the Hong Kong Government.

Meanwhile some reductions are being made but these do not

appear to affect other withdrawal plans.

Brunei

14.

First indications are that the Sultan of Brunei

may insist on his treaty rights and cause the Gurkha battalion's

withdrawal to be postponed until at least December 1976.

Note:

9. C

7.

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