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SUCCESS OF POLICY
Doubts have also been expressed as to whether the closed camp policy has been successful. Again, we must look at the figures. In 1981, before start of policy, Hong Kong arrivals increased by 25% over 1980 levels, whereas those for region as a whole increased by only 5%. In 1982, Hong Kong arrivals went down by only 7%, compared with regional decline of 41%. In 1983 however, by which time closed centre policy was well established and widely known about in Vietnam, Hong Kong arrivals were 53% less than those for 1982, compared with regional decline of 36%. In 1984 the Hong Kong decrease was 39%, and that for region only 11%. Very clear evidence that deterrent is working. It is the only deterrent available.
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