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solution of repatriation to Vietnam, under adequate safeguards, of those not meeting the criteria for refugees. In the meantime, however, the problem has to be contained. I believe that nothing less than the
limited additional commitment which we propose would be
commensurate with the burdens which Hong Kong has to bear and our responsibilities towards the territory. I hope that you and your colleagues will be able to give these suggestions the most sympathetic consideration.
Foreign and Commonwealth office
31 March 1988
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(GEOFFREY HOWE)