CONFIDENTIAL
Q47. Nepal, Brunei?
A47. The current command and administrative responsibilities
of BFHK for British Gurkhas Nepal and the Brunei garrison will
be transferred to the UK (specifically HQUKLF) on 1 April
1995.
Q48. Why?
A48. To facilitate the rundown of British Forces Hong Kong.
Q49. Royal Hong Kong Reserve (Volunteers?)
A49. No change to plans already announced by HKG.
Volunteers
to disband in late 1995 (more detailed questions refer to
HKG).
Sites/Locations
Q50. Barracks plot-general: what are the plans for reducing
the defence estate?
A50. We have yet to work out a detailed barrack plot, but it
is our intention to concentrate the garrison into a lesser
number of sites once it has reduced, in order to save overhead
expenses and reduce our existing security/guarding
commitments.
Q51. Stanley?
A51. Will probably close after 1 BW have departed.
Q52. Prince of Wales Building?
A52. Likely to remain as HQBF until 1997.
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