TNAG-1143-FCO40-1423-Hong-Kong-and-the-Falkland-Islands-crisis-1982 — Page 118

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Answer to Question 7 (Conta)

support at all times.

In addition, it should not go

unrecorded that the HKC onboard RFA SIR GALAHAD and

SIR LANCELOT in particular showed great fortitude in re-embarking their ships following fierce Agentine air attacks during the landings in San Carlos water. I cannot

emphasise too much the courage and bravery shown by these

men.

8.

Q. What will happen to the HKC survivors from SIR GALAHAD and

SIR TRISTRAM?

9.

A.

Arrangements have been made for their onward flight to Hong Kong to be reunited with their families and friends. This will be in accordance with our existing practice for survivors from ships lost or abandoned.

Q.

A.

Will the whole question of the employment of HKC be reviewed in the light of the events of recent weeks?

The manning of the RFA as a whole is kept under constant review.

10.

0.

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Q.

12.

Q.

What War Bonuses will be paid to the HKC? Are they the

same as for UK crew?

What level of compensation is payable to HKC for loss of personal effects? Is it the same as that for UK crew?

What level of compensation is payable to the next of kin of HKC killed or injured in the Operation? Is that the same as for UK crew?

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