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3.
The UNHCR has no off-shoots. However, it might
be feasible (though perhaps not advisable) to raise this general problem in the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO). But IMCO is a technical agency and I doubt there would be much enthusiasm among members of that organization for making up shipping losses. MAED, whom I have consulted, agree.
4. Unless you have any objection, I shall send an appropriate reply to the DOT.
19 June 1979
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Mr Quantrill HK&GD
Mr Hayward
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Mr Wyatt MAED
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P Morgan
United Nations Department