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UK Contribution
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We do not have detailed information on HMG
contribution towards VBP issues. The only information available to us are :
(a) In 1987, PDS17.7m was contributed towards
UNHCR programme (your Telno. 524);
(b) In 1988, PDS21m was contributed, of which
PDS1 million was specifically for VR in HK (Telno. 039). In addition PDS2,500 was made for language training for VR in HK (Telno. 3319);
(c) In 1989, HMG contributed PDS6 million for the construction of the open refugee camp in HK at Pillar Point (Telno. 371); US$125,000 in response to UNHCR appeal on voluntary repatriation; PDS4.5 million for emergency accommodation (Telno. 1713).
Other Contributions
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countries.
We have no information on contributions from other