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CBF asked whether the Governor was prepared to accept the security risk implicit in moving the RAF from Kai Tak, given that the need for reinforcement would increase with the reduced garrison. The Governor replied that he did not feel that this valuable site could be left underdeveloped
against what was a very remote contingency. In an emergency the civil airfield could be taken over as an entry point for reinforcement and the empty accommodation at Kai Tak, while
convenient, should not be considered an overriding factor.
17. In conclusion it was agreed that it would be necessary to meet again later in the afternoon. Meanwhile the Hong Kong Government would prepare a draft announcement designed to avoid premature disclosures.
4 November 1975
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(C T Sandars) PS/Minister of State
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MA/CGS
DUS(P) ACDS(Pol)
AUS(GS) AUS(D Staff) D of DP(C) Head of DS 1
Head of DS 6
Head of DS 11. SECCOS -FCO
(Mr O'Keeffe)
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