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the island would probably need to be
used again, but with infrastructural
improvements.
(d) Once the Legislative Council reconvened
in October Government would come under
renewed pressure over the Boat People
issue.
DECISION
The Council ADVISED and the Acting Governor
ORDERED that
a review be conducted to assess the
repercussions of cancelling
Hong
Kong's designation as a First Port of
Asylum, taking into account both
practical aspects and
the wider
international reaction.
The review
should also set out the arguments for
and against
Forces
in
involving the British
camp management.
A
resubmission on
on these points should be
made to the Council in the near future.
IN ATTENDANCE
Mr A.P. ASPREY
-
Secretary for Security
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