CONFIDENTIAL
(c)
Practical Arrangements in Hong Kong
The preparatory work which is necessary in Hong Kong, and
which can only be finalised now that the policy has been approved by
Ministers, is considerable. It includes:
moving boat people from existing accommodation to different
camps
preparation of new accommodation
mobilising personnel to carry out screening of new arrivals preparation of documentation for screening procedures
printing and duplication of letters to Vietnam to spread the
word about the new policy.
2.
The Governor entirely understands the attraction of an earlier
announcement and implementation date. But he has reluctantly
concluded that it would not be feasible to compress the timetable
for action and that 16 June remains the earliest practicable date
on which the new policy can take effect.
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