HONG KONG: VBP INCIDENTS: GARRISON INVOLVEMENT
DEFENSIVE LINE TO TAKE
Responsibility for the administration and security of Boat People camps rests with the Hong Kong government.
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Nevertheless, the garrison is willing to provide assistance to the Hong Kong government where they are in a position to do so without detriment to the garrison's primary military tasks.
Assistance provided so far has included air and sea transport of personnel and materiel; temporary catering; provision of tents etc for shelter; and the erection of temporary camps and fences.
Responsibility for dealing with incidents of violence rests with Hong Kong Police. Garrison troops have not been directly involved in crowd control/restoring order.
[If pressed on detail of individual incidents/UK policy towards VBP]
Matter for the FCO.