* this is an appropriate number for "esigning an improve¬ programme of preparation in Wong Kong before coming to the
the number is small enough to enable agencies in the to in housing (preferably prior to the arrival of refugees) in areas where refugees want to live.
* the number is small enough to enable agencies, in partnership with statutory bodies, to prepare a well planned, well organised service in the UK. Larger numbers arriving at one time result in the needs of individuals becoming lost in an atmosphere of crisis.
* the community of refugees from Vietnam in the may more easily be able to contribute to supporting their people in constructive ways if new arrivals are admitted at a steady rate.
* the number is large enough to allow the agencies to operate more cost effective services.
* the number takes into account the agencies' existing commitments to people arriving from Vietnam on the orderly Departure Programme.
2. Planning for Resettlement
Preparation needs to be in two main areas:
(i) with refugees in Hong Kong for cultural orientation and English language tuition, for readjustment to life outside an institution and for assessment of needs in the UK.
(ii)with refugee communities, voluntary agencies, statutory bodies and the Home Office for planned services in the UK.
The following implications arise:
a.
assessment in Hong Kong of individuals' needs must be effective to facilitate forward planning in the UK, including securing appropriate resources, especially housing. This assessment should be properly financed and conducted by competent professionals.
b. preparation centre(s) in Hong Kong should be set up, which are staffed and run to ensure appropriate and effective orientation for refugees coming to the UK, particularly for those with special needs, eg long stayers. The British Government should secure the cooperation of the Fong Kong Government in achieving this.
c.
the government will need to promote good service provision in the UK, facilitating effective cooperation between agencies and statutory bodies. This will imply a specialist provision in a number of service areas, eg for housing, 3SL and reception facilities.