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8,
accept that children can immigrate illegally into the
UK and where children jump the queue they are generally
repatriated.
So far as Hong Kong is concerned, I think we should accept
their proposals but point out the risk of criticism here. We should
ask for advance warning of individual cases which are likely to
attract particular publicity. We should also ask the Hong Kong
Government's views on how far children might be allowed to join
their parents through legal immigration procedures (see (f) above).
These points are covered in the draft telegram.
Hong Kong and General Department
27 November 1981
pp.
R D Clift
9
се
FED
MVD
аднее
with this
approach.
The Hong Kong
Velegram shows explicit awareness of being Voo heavy handed on an emotive issue, bur the dangers of inactivity are very
real.
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