TNAG-2120-FCO40-3026-Hong-Kong-Garrison-future-of-the-Royal-Navy-presence-1990 — Page 93

A Hamilton Esq MP

Minister for the Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence

Issue

ROYAL NAVAL PRESENCE IN HONG KONG

As you know, financial arrangements for the

retention of the three Peacock-class patrol craft in Hong

ие Kong after 1992 has not yet been settled. I understand

however, that your officials have now put some revised

proposals to the Hong Kong Government.

I very much hope that a suitable compromise can be worked out quickly and quietly. As I am sure you are aware, it could be very damaging if the fact of a

disagreement became known publicly. It could then become a political issue in Hong Kong.

I propose to have a word about this with the

Governor when I am in Hong Kong next week.

TANAAN

Francis Maude