TNAG-0617-FCO40-765-Strength-and-cost-of-UK-armed-forces-stationed-in-Hong-Kong-1977 — Page 166

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Mr Lewis, Gibraltar & General Department

PQ: BRITISH FOLICY BAST OF SUEZ

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FED's only direct concerns are

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a) the token UK contribution to the UN Command in South Korea,

which we regard it as essential to retain; and

b)

the implications for Hong Kong's relations with China of fundamental changes in the strength of the Garrison.

We can amplify these points if you wish.

Anand Sammel

RC Samuel

Far Eastern Department

17 February 1977

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Cc: Mr Stewart,

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Mr Bullock, PDTD

Mr Carter, EAD

Mr Wilberforce, Defence Department

Mr Lucas, MED

Mr Simons, SEAD

Mr O'Neill, SAD

Mr Simpson-Orlebar, UND

Mr Britten, SWPD

Mr Crowe, Planning Staff

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