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UNHCR resettlement
meeting in Hong Kong: US representative said
US have responded favourably to HMG's approach: they expect to
resettle 826 by end May, ie more than twice their commitment
(Hong Kong telno 2606, 22.11.85, folio 417)
Feldmann: does not think refugee panel's decision
Hong Kong indicates negative attitude. But we should continue
to prod (letter Walker/Leeks 14.11.85, folio 431)
HKG comments on Hong Kong Telno 2606: US reponse
initiative will await recommendations of blue ribbon panel.
(Meanwhile however they are helping by concentrating on refugees
not
to visit
to our
-
quota, which
in open camps, to enable Jubilee to be closed
off take remains within overall resettlement
unchanged.) (Hong Kong Telno 2649, 27.11.85, folio 423)
but their
is
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Favourable response.
Flexibility
in
resettlement
programme
Will consult other countries
would stand in Hong Kong's favour.
at UNHCR EXCOM (Canberra telno 650, 25.9.85, folio 212)
Minister of
Consulate General in Hong Kong: cautious.
Immigration might be able to indicate response during visit to
Hong Kong (Hong Kong telno 2080, 5.10.85, folio 264)
Australian delegation
UNHCR EXCOM said UK request being given
Critical that future
very serious consideration in Canberra.
family reunion cases in Hong Kong would not qualify (Woodhouse
telex 9.10.85, folio 281)
Mr
Hurford, Immigration Minister, visiting Hong Kong: Australia
would be positive in response.
Interested in single young
(Hong Kong telno 16 to HKGO Geneva,
people with skills
16.10.85, folio 295)
PUS meeting with Secretary
of Australian Department of Foreign
Affairs: considerable debate on the subject in Australia; it was
that Australia had reached its absorptive capacity
felt
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