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campaign to be of much weight. At present, Ministers are confident that they could meet any such criticism in the House by reference to the population problems of Hong Kong and to its extraordinarily good record as a host to immigrants.
Recommendation
20
It is therefore recommended that the Political Adviser and the Secretary for the New Territories be authorised to renew
contact with the Chinese authorities at Shum Chun at a suitable time towards the end of this month with a view to starting the return of illegals as soon as the practical arrangements have been finally agreed by both sides. (The Hong Kong officials responsitle for "screening" the illegals arrested and for sending them back will need a little time to organise the system on our side).
21
Honourable Members will be asked to advise whether the recommendation in paragraph 20 should be accepted.
(The Secretary for the New Territories (Mr D. AKERS- JONES), the Political Adviser (Mr A‚E. DONALD) and the Director of Immigration (Acting) (Mr D. C. READMAN) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item).
7th September 1974
(TS 6/2091/55 VI)
COUNCIL CHAMBER