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MORRI
CALL ON MR LUCE BY ASIA COMMITTEE OF BRITISH RE FUGEE COUNCIL:
TUESDAY 18 JUNE 3.00 PM
POINTS TO MAKE
Closed Camps
1. Arrival figures clearly show closed camps successful
deterrent.
2. Wide support for closed camp policy in Hong Kong: comparison with severe policy towards Chinese illegal immigrants.
3.
During recent visit to Hong Kong, Hartling described conditions as "very encouraging"; and said he thought Hong Kong authorities and
voluntary agencies did a good job.
Absorption of refugees by Hong Kong
4.
SCORRI recommendation very difficult for Hong Kong; danger that
any publicity would encourage more Vietnamese to travel to Hong
Kong; but HKG are considering closely.
Education and training
5.
UNHCR have appointed full time education coordinator for open
and closed camps. New Hei Ling Chau training centre almost ready.
UK Intake
6.
We and Home Office both understand importance of SCORRI
recommendations, and are considering urgently.
Bargaining counter
7. If and when we have something to offer ourselves, we would
contact other Governments in order to attract additional
resettlement places.
Diplomatic offensive
8.
Solution of Hong Kong refugee problem remains high FCO priority
and we will continue to press UNHCR and other countries to do more.