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4. THE UNHCR HEAD OF MISSION HAS SAID THAT SHE WOULD BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT THE CONCEPT OF CLOSED CAMPS PROVIDED THAT UNHCR HAD ACCESS TO THE REFUGEES AND THAT THERE IS NO SEPARATION OF FAMILIES WITHIN THE CAMPS. SHE WOULD BE PREPARED TO RECOMMEND TO UNHCR HQS AT GENEVA TO MEET THE COST OF MAINTENANCE OF REFUGEES (BUT NOT THE COST OF GOVERNMENT CUSTODIAL STAFF, ETC). WE HOPE THAT UNHCR GENEVA WILL ACCEPT THIS FROM A CURRENT DATE.
5. I SHALL ADVISE YOU OF THE OUTCOME OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION, BUT I THOUGHT YOU WOULD APPRECIATE A PROGRESS REPORT
SO YOU CAN IF NECESSARY WARN MINISTERS OF WHAT IS INTENDED.
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HONG KONG GOVT OFFICE
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