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NUMBER OF VIETNAMESE REFUGEES FROM HONG KONG ON A REGULAR AND
CONTINUING BASIS. THE AIM OF THIS COMMITMENT
WOULD BE TO PROVIDE A BASIS UPON WHICH WE SHOULD MOUNT A MAJOR
CAMPAIGN TO PERSUADE OTHER COUNTRIES ALSO TO DO MORE TO HELP.
4. IN THIS CONNECTION MINISTERS ARE INCLINED TO ACCEPT THAT
SCORRI'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON ABOLISHING THE CLOSED CAMPS MUST BE
RESISTED. WE SHALL TELEGRAPH FURTHER ON THE LINE WHICH WE
ENVISAGE MIGHT BE USED IN RESPONSE TO SCORRI.
5. FINALLY, THE SECRETARY OF STATE AGREES THAT WE SHOULD
EXPLORE WITH UNHCR POSSIBLE MEANS OF IMPROVING TRAINING
FACILITIES IN THE CLOSED CENTRES IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE REFUGEES
MORE RESETTLABLE. WE SHALL ALSO TELEGRAPH FURTHER ON THIS.
6. WE SHALL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF PROGRESS IN OUR NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE HOME OFFICE.
HOWE
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