The screening process provides for a right of appeal. But at its conclusion, those who are found to be illegal immigrants are detained, like illegal immigrants anywhere,
As illegal pending return to their country of origin. immigrants, they are not allowed access to any resettlement channels. In these circumstances, it will not be possible for the IRAC representative to visit the detention centre in which those screened out are held pending repatriation to Vietnam.
As Sir Geoffrey Howe made clear in announcing the Hong Kong Government's new policy in the House of Commons on 15 June, the British Government do not regard it as a complete solution. We remain in touch with all the resettlement countries, the UNHCR and the countries of the region about the way forward. We believe that concerted action
is needed to deal with the problem at source and to find
We welcome a lasting solution to this human tragedy.
the constructive interest taken by IRAC in the particular problems faced by Hong Kong, and look forward to reading a copy of their report.
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Blind copies to:
Mr Le Xuan Khoa, President IRAC CO Hum Esq, HKD, CO
Political Adviser, Hong Kong
Ms Carol Valentine, HKG Office