TNAG-2673-FCO40-3870-Hong-Kong-defence-issues-Internal-Security-Guide-(ISG)-1993 — Page 34

CONFIDENTIAL

3

PART I

INTRODUCTION

Kong's internal Because of the

areas, even a

For various reasons, Hong security is vulnerable to disruption. dense population in the urban relatively minor incident can quickly involve large numbers of people.

2.

The extended networks necessary to ensure the supply of water, gas, electricity and telephone services are all potential targets for sabotage. Withdrawal of labour by key elements of the labour force could jeopardise the distribution of food, the functioning of abattoirs, transport systems, and many other aspects of daily life.

3.

From these few examples, it can be seen that problems which

arise would vary considerably according

degree and nature of

the

the disturbances.

might to the

4.

Although a major, widespread internal conflict is

unlikely to break out suddenly, isolated but serious disturbances could occur at short notice.

The Government must be ready to deal with such situations.

5.

departments have their

This chapter summarises its organisation and emergency functions during civil disturbances. Within this general framework own detailed plans.

CONFIDENTIAL