TNAG-2122-FCO40-3028-Future-of-the-Brigade-of-Gurkhas-in-Hong-Kong-1990 — Page 54

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7. 1990 JG

MA

CONFIDENTIAL

FROM:

A R Paul

Hong Kong Department

DATE:

13 July 1990

Cc:

Private Secretary

agree

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The diefe has been amendes

a for discussion with me

with the recommenda Vion.

PS/Lord Brabazon

Mr Goulden

Mr Burns

Mr Williams, SAD

Mr McLaren

PS/Mr Maude

13/vi

THE GURKHAS IN HONG KONG

Problem

1.

During his recent visit, the Governor of Hong Kong expressed concern about the implications for the Gurkhas in Hong Kong on the current Defence Options exercise. He asked for a marker to be put down with the Ministry of Defence.

Recommendation

I recommend that Mr Maude writes to Mr Hamilton along

the lines of the attached draft. SAD agree.

2.

Background

3.

During his visit to London from 27-29 June, the Governor of Hong Kong raised the future of the Gurkhas with the Secretary of State and with the Prime Minister. He said that the current Defence Options exercise could have serious

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