THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch have indicated that they prefer to deal formally with UNHCR. 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
of a quote of 70 places
70 places allocated to Indo-Chinese refugees. the 10 have yet to leave Hong Kong.
NORWAY
allocation
to Norway's
of 100
of 100 places has been
1985 quota:
quota: we awa i t
1985
We understand that an extra
given for Hong Kong in addition
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 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