TNAG-1117-FCO40-1391-Future-of-the-Dependent-Territories-1982 — Page 24

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283. There should be a careful assessment of the security requirements of the emaining dependancies and the adequacy of present arrangements to meet those needs. The possibility should be considered of forming joint security arrangements with other major powers in the area, such as France, Canada, the USA, the Netherlands and some Commonwealth countries which have an interest in securing the countries of the area from external threat (paragraphs 159-160).

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Internal security requirements are kept under constant review; and the adequacy of arrangements to meet them is reviewed at regular intervals. Each dependency has its own local security scheme for dealing with emergencies which may arise and which may be within the ability of local forces to contain. In addition, plans exist for the reinforcement of local forces in the event that this proves necessary.

As regards external security.....