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CALENDAR OF FUTURE EVENTS

CIVIL SERVICE AND THE POLICE

CONFIDENTIAL

DATE

March/April 91

Early 1991

1991

1991

Mid 1992

Mid 1992

1993

1994

1997

PJ ZAVR

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ISSUE

To resolve the impasse between the MOD and HKG over funding of the continued RN presence afloat.

To delegate to HKG more authority to approve appointments, retire- ments, promotions and discipline without reference to the FCO.

ACTION

The PUS will speak with Sir M Quinlan. Lord C may need to write. The two S of S's may need to resolve. (PLS connect with HK's burdensharing contribution).

HKD have a draft submission in hand.

Decisions on compensation HKG to produce proposals.

and sterling safeguards for pensions for HMOCS members

Withdrawal of the British Garrison and replacement by Royal Hong Kong Police

Force.

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Then Whitehall officials to agree a way forward.

Royal Hong Kong Police Force assume reponsibility for half of border duties; Marine Police assume Royal Navy's Anti-illegal immigrant role.

Major review of programme for with-

drawal of all units

except 1st Battalion.

Withdrawal of 1st Gurkha Battalion;

Royal Hong Kong Police Force assumes

responsibility for patrol duties along whole border Withdraw 4 Helicopters.

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CONFIDENTIAL

Withdraw 2nd Gurkha Battalion (subject to 1992 review)

Withdraw 3rd and 4th

Battalions; withdraw Navy patrol vessels; withdraw