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VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
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VIETNAMESE REFGUEES
1.
You will be aware of our concern that the number of
Vietnamese refugees in Hong Kong is now higher than a
year ago because of the continuing outflow from Vietnam
and the decreasing number of resettlement opportunities.
The Secretary of State raised the subject of refugees in
Hong Kong when he saw Mr Hartling on 14 April. Hartling's
view was that the outflow of boat people is declining and
orderly departures are increasing. There isdence to
support this; but the fact remains for Hong Kong that
resettlement opportunities have fallen much more sharply
and we can also expect a seasonal increase in arrivals
1200201 200M S&K 6/81
about now.
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