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But no reason to believe Chinese would be prepared to depart from

their intention to resume exercise of sovereignty.

47. Any truth in reports that British forces will vacate Tamar in

1991 and that HQ building will be demolished well before 1997

No question of British forces leaving existing HQ in 1991.

Obviously if HKG does go ahead with plans for Wanchai reclamation

this will affect existing naval facilities. Cannot comment on

confidential discussions of defence lands with Chinese.

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