TNAG-2673-FCO40-3870-Hong-Kong-defence-issues-Internal-Security-Guide-(ISG)-1993 — Page 261

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(a)

(b)

(c)

Controller;

Deputy Controllers;

Monitoring Section (a small group of officers drawn from Departments, to provide up

to the minute information on stocks of all staple foods, where located, retail requirements, incoming supplies, etc.);

(d) Information Officer (from GIS);

(e) Transport Officer (from USD/RSD);

(f)

Rations Officer (to be responsible for

feeding

essential civil workers) (from USD); and

(g)

Sufficient

Security Forces and

telephonists,

clerks,

11.

messengers, secretaries.

As an emergency looms, a thorough survey of the premises will be carried out to confirm that accommodation and communications are adequate.

IMPORT OF STAPLE FOODSTUFFS

12.

overseas

The Trade Department through its local and trade contacts will arrange for the importation of staple foods. In addition, it will be responsible for organising the transportation of such commodities to Hong Kong. The Department will also help importers to obtain finance from banks for the import of foods. Where necessary (and in consultation with Finance Branch) it will underwrite any financial losses incurred by importers.

MONITORING OF FOOD STOCKS

13.

Both A & FD and the Trade Department monitor food stocks that are currently available, as well as projected supply requirements, as part of their normal duties. As soon as it becomes apparent that shortages may occur in the future, the Food Unit Controller must be made aware of the situation.

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