E.R.
be kept under careful review and individual cases referred to
us for asylum will receive full and sympathetic consideration.
The United Kingoda's record in general in this field is one of which
we can be proud. For centuries we have givon asylum to those
escaping persecution and we can rightly clain to have made a substantial contribution to the world-wide efforts to cope with the present refugee crisis. Our active support for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees has been shown through close day-to-day co-operation and through substantial contributions in terms not only of resettlement places but also financial help.
The Government's contribution of £0 million to U.H.H.C.R.'s
general programme is the third highest of any donor nation and
demonstrates the strength of our continuing commitment to this
humanitarian cause. Our own thanks are due to lir. Jean Heidler
and to the U.N.H.C.R. representatives in Hong Kong for the detailed help they have given us in the present refugce oporation.
Conclusion
Mr. Chairman. A successful refugee operation calls for a responco
from all levels of the world community. The most recent cricis in South East Asia required action by the international community, by national and local goverment, by international and national
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