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Mr. Larstains

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT

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Second Reference J.I.C.(56)50(Final) 19th July, 1956

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CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE

JOINT INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE

THE MILITARY THREAT TO HONG KONG UP TO 1960

Note by the Secretary

Further to my note of 13th July, 1956+ will you please note the following additional amendments:-

(a) Page 5. Paragraph 26(a) - sixth line -

M

Delete

Substitute

"before

"with ease"

reinforcements.

(b) Page 6.

Paragraph 26(d) - lines four to seven

Delete

11or..

reduced"

Substitute

"land or amphibious concentrations"

(signed) N.H. WEST.

Ministry of Defence, S.W.1.

19th July, 1956

+ Reference JIC (56) 50 (Final)

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