TNAG-2675-FCO40-3872-Hong-Kong-garrison-withdrawal-plan-1993 — Page 49

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SECRET UK EYES A

account DCA discussions with the HKG, will be LTC 93. Details of

changes from the agreed LTC 93 provision, for example manpower

numbers, equipment disposals and revised support arrangements, will be

costed and where necessary entered in LTC 94 as Alternative

Assumptions (AA). Costings will be required from budget areas other

than the Hong Kong HLB, since the costs of operating the Garrison are

borne on a number of TLBS. This process will require close control and

co-ordination through the

the LTC mechanisms as LTC 94 advances. [A

provisional assessment of the funding implications of the 1993 Review,

in advance of the LTC 94 work, is at Annex C.] [[It is intended that

will be included in the HODS Draft of the 1993 Review.

although the information may not be presented in this form. The final

format to be adopted for the HODS and CO5 drafts will be subject to

advice from AUS(CF)]]

Annex

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. Updating of the

threat context in which this Plan will be set should be achieved by

the maintenance for as long as necessary of the integrity of an all-

source intelligence capability in JSIS at a level commensurate with

CBF's intelligence requirements. Allied to the Hong Kong Garrison

30

SECRET UK EYES A

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