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(Defensive)
11. We have given no instructions to masters of British ships to avoid areas in the South China Sea in which they might be likely
to encounter refugees, and we have certainly not advised them to
ignore refugee vessels in distress.
Assistance to UK Voluntary Organisations
12. ODA expect to be able to continue the level of grants offered
for projects agreed in 1978-9, and continuing this year.
South East Asian Department
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12 June 1979
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