WHITEN Answers
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES IN HONG KONG CLOSED CAMPS
Lord Hylton asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many Vietnamese refugees remain in the closed camps in Hong Kong, and when they expect that these camps will be abolished, following resettlement of their inmates.
The Minister of State, Foreign and Comsonwealth Cifice (Lord Glenarthur): On 4th November there were 6,372 Vietnamese refugees in closed centres in Hong Kong.
The closed centres have always been regarded as a temporary measure. But under present circumstances their abolition would undoubtedly lead to an even greater influx into Hong Kong of people from Vietnam, which would place an even greater strain on Hong Kong. The need for these camps will remain until durable solutions have been found to the Vietnamese refugee problem. We are intensifying our efforts to achieve such solutions.
9 November
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES: CONFERENCE PROPOSAL
29 October
Lord Hylton asked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress is being made towards the convening of an international conference to resolve the problems of refugees from Vietnam.
Lord Glenarthur: While we keep proposals for such a conference under review, we believe that progress is best achieved at present through our discussions with UNHCR and the main resettlement countries.
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VIETNAMESE REFUGEES IN HONG KONG: RESETTLEMENT
Lord Hylton asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many Vietnamese refugees in the closed camps in Hong Kong have been accepted for resettlement by other countries, following their announcement of 8th May 1987 that 468 close relatives would be coming to the United Kingdom.
Lord Glenarthur: A total of 689 refugees have left Hong Kong camps for resettlement since 1st June 1987. Of this number, 415 were from the closed centres.