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and of its roulement units during the last 12 months to June 1997 will

need to be defined in terms of the DCA.

45. There will be no 'through train' for financial matters beyond 30

June 1997. There may be some residual disposal tasks handled by

contractors but it should be assumed for planning purposes that all

major financial business will be completed before 30 June 1997. This

may require some amendment of the normal DCA procedures.

[[46.

(Further details will be included in subsequent drafts, once

the way ahead on treatment of the DCA issue is clear).]]

HONG KONG GARRISON WITHDRAWAL PLAN

47. The planning and implementation lead times for the actions and

activities necessary to effect the Garrison's withdrawal from Hong

Kong by 30 June 1997 are such that preparation of the detailed Hong

Kong Garrison Withdrawal Plan by HQBF HK should now begin, based on

the policy guidance provided in this 1993 Review. The HKSC should be

updated on the development of this plan from February 1994.

RESIDUAL ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES POST-30 JUNE 1997

48. Although for planning purposes a 'clean-break' on 30 June 1997

should be assumed, there will almost inevitably be some residual

administrative and representational activity beyond the transfer of

sovereignty to the PRC. The detail and extent of this activity and of

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