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13.
The morale of refugees during this period (1st
August 30th November 1975) was generally very good.
Education facilities, entertainment, and visits outside the
camps were arranged to maintain this high level of morale.
The atmosphere within the camps was to a large extent dependent
upon the number and regularity of visits by foreign
representatives screening refugees for settlement overseas,
and the numbers of people actually accepted for settlement
overseas. If there was a break in the rhythm of visits or
flights out of Hong Kong there was a relative lowering of morale.
14.
As shown in Appendix II the majority of Vietnamese
refugees were accepted by the United States of America for
re-settlement, but very welcome assistance was provided by
other countries also, largely due to the considerable efforts
made by the United Nations representative stationed in Hong
Kong.
15.
Part of the costs of maintaining the Vietnamese
refugees in Hong Kong was offset by contributions of £50,000
and £20,000 from the British Government, in addition to the
United Nations contribution of Hong Kong $600,000. The
Norwegian Church Relief Organisation, through the Christian
Council of Hong Kong also offered 500,000 Norwegian Crowns
to aid resettlement of the refugees.
16.
The estimated total cost of supporting the refugees
in Hong Kong from 5th May 1975 to 31st March 1976 is at
Appendix III.
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