THE NETHERLANDS

UNHCR.

The Dutch have indicated that they prefer to deal formally with At the last resettlement meeting the Dutch indicated that they would reach a final decision once Hong Kong's decision on local resettlement was known. We understand that the Dutch may offer 400 places worldwide this year,

to be allocated with UNHCR advice, and

that up 50 of these are for Hong Kong. We understand that a Dutch mission is now in Hong Kong to select candidates for the 50 places. UNHCR's Hong Kong representative has passed to the Dutch Consulate General in Hong Kong a list of 14 family reunion cases.

NEW ZEALAND

Hong Kong has been given 10 of a quote of

quote of 70 places allocated to Indo-Chinese refugees. the 10 have yet to leave Hong Kong.

NORWAY

We understand that an extra allocation of 100 places has been given for Hong Kong in addition to Norway's 1985 quota: we awa i t confirmation of this from UNHCR. For 1986, Norway's global quota is to be 1250, allocated in consultation with UNHCR. UNHCR's Hong Kong

representative has

has supplied the Norwegian Consulate General with a list of 5 family reunion cases.

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

We have had no response to our request.

The Spanish have told

refugees from Hong Kong.

Us that they are unable to accept any

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