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The Results of the Approaches to the Resettlement
Countries following HMG's decision to relax its
Family Reunion criteria and accept about 500
Vietnamese Refugees from Hong Kong
The following is a country-by-country analysis of reaction
to MC's initiative. Also included are views on the anticipated
number of resettlement places which might be forthcoming from
cach country. The figures do not (not) agree with those set
out in paragraph 5 of the Memorandum, which represent a more
conservative estimate better suited for forecasting,
2.
The Netherlands
The Dutch have made it clear that any
approach must come from the UNHCR. Specific types of refugee
with lists, should be submitted by the UNHCR through the
permanent Dutch Representative in Coneva. There are indications
that the Netherlands might increase its total refugee intake
from 250 to 500 in 1986. if pressed strongly by the UNHCR and
some might come from Hong Kong. Comment
might respond favourable to a firm, specific approach for, say,
100 long stayers (over 5 years) from Jubilee or Kai Tak,
2. Sweden
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the Netherlands
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Again a specific, firm approach is required from
the UNHCR. The Swedish representatives have stated that
individual refugees, clearly identified, should be submitted
by the UNHCR to their permanent. Representative in Geneva.
Comment
data.
the Swedes need to be presented with a particular
category of, say, 100 refugees, complete with names and bio-
We feel that there are signs that, as part of a Nordic
response to HMG, such an approach would be considered favourably.
4. Norway The Norwegian position is a little confused.
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