TNAG-0546-FCO40-641-Strength-of-garrison-in-Hong-Kong-1975 — Page 154

From: R.J. Anarew

ALS ((6)

$

Our reference:

AUS(GS) 522/75

Your reference: CPHC/SVS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Main Building, Whitehall, LONDON.S.W... A 2h0

Telephone:

01-218 .6476.... (Direct Dialling)

01-218 9000 (Switchboard)

G.P.Heddon-Cave, Esq., CKG

Financial secretary Hong Kong Government

Dew Philip;

11 December 1975

FLAGSTAFF HOUSE

Thank you for your letter of 9 December, which I have shown to the Minister of State for Defence. I confirm that we are content with the arrangements proposed for Flagstaff House, namely:

(a) although legstaff House will remain the residence of the Commander British Po.ces at least until 1st April 1979, this should not inhibit the town planning exercise over the area as a whole;

(b) on the assumption that the area occupied by Flagstaff

House is eventually required for other purposes, the Hong Kong Government accepte an obligation to make available a suitable alternative residence for the Commander British Forces in an acceptable location; and

c) rhere can be no question of the Commander British

Forces having to move from legstafi House until such a residence is ready for him.

Copies to: Mr. P.I.O'Keeffe, FCO

PS/Minister of State

ACPL

DASD

Dg6 (Mr. Ward)

Yous sinwily:

Robo Ginclud

CONFIDENT TAT,