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19 OCT 1988
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From:
CO Hum
Hong Kong Department
Date:
19 October 1988
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IND:
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CC:
amer
Private Secretary
Mr McLaren
PS/Mrs Chalker
CABINET MEETING: THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
1.
I submit, as instructed, briefing on Vietnamese boat people for tomorrow's Cabinet Meeting.
2.
I recommend that the
We
It is largely self-explanatory. defensive part of the speaking note is used only if necessary. are preparing with the Home Office a proposal for a renewed commitment to resettle boat people in this country. It is a subject on which the Prime Minister has particularly strong views, and it would be best to wait until we are ready to set out our case
fully.
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