DB 2AJF
for SCORRY. (copied to Merletmes
214
New, D.)
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES: PUBLICATION OF GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER
IN RESPONSE TO SCORRI REPORT: 26 SEPTEMBER 1985
Line to Take with the Press
Resettlement in the UK
1. Refer journalist's to Home Office.
Diplomatic Initiative on Resettlement
2.
See para 2(ii) of Guidance telegram and paras 27, 28 and 31 of
White Paper.
Resettlement in Hong Kong
3. See para 30 of White Paper.
Kong Government.
Closed Camps
4.
Refer detailed enquiries to Hong
See para 6 of Guidance telegram and paras 9 - 13 of White Paper
for reasons why we do not propose to abolish closed camp s as
detailed recommended by SCORRI (but refer all questions about conditions
in camps
to Hong Kong Government, who are responsible for
running them).
General questions about Hong Kong's refugee problem
5. See paras 8, 9 and 12 of Guidance telegram.
Asylum Procedures
6.
All questions relating to parts 2 and 3 of the SCORRI report (covered by paras 32 - 113 of White Paper) to be referred to
the Home Office.
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