seen to reward those who left the country illegally and any scheme would have to bear this in mind. Nonetheless we believe that the process of return would be eased by the provision of some kind of assistance, possibly through soft loans and advice. It might be appropriate for British NGOs (such as Oxfam and Save the Children Fund, if they were willing) to be involved in this, working alongside the local Vietnamese authorities.
1) Careful thought should now be wider aid programme in Vietnam. prospects would both reduce the the incentive to return.
given to the possibility of a After all, improving economic incentive to leave and increase
Lord Ennals
16 January 1990
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Türschein
Timothy Raison