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الهه HKK

1? APP 1978

INOLX

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19 April 1978

SHOTGUNS FOR ARMY INTERNAL SECURITY PLATOONS IN HONG KONG

Please refer to your letter of 4 April to Mr David.

1.

2.

This seems to be essentially an internal matter for the MOD. However, the FCO have no objection to the implementation of a proposal which would give the security forces greater flexibility, without increasing the danger of fatal casualties.

3. I have discussed this question with Colin Munro in Defence Department (FCO).

cc C Munro Esq, Defence Dept, FCO

CRV Stagg

Hong Kong & General

Department

MO 2, MOD

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