have been able to repay only a small proportion of the costs incurred by Hong Kong.
52. The Hong Kong Government is now owed US$93 million. UNHCR are anxious to repay their debt but do not have the money. Following Her Majesty's Government's intervention, the UNHCR's recent appeal for contributions to CPA financing contained a prominent reference to this problem, and British diplomatic missions in the capitals of major donor countries have been lobbying for increased contributions. Since 1989 the United Kingdom has contributed more than £56 million towards a solution of the Vietnamese Migrant problem.
CONCLUSION
The Government remain determined to fulfil their obligation to administer Hong Kong fairly and effectively up to 1 July 1997; and to do everything possible to ensure the continued success of Hong Kong beyond that date. The appointment of Rt Hon Christopher Patten as the last Governor of Hong Kong underlines the priority which the Government give to Britain's responsibilities in Hong Kong. The Government welcome the Committee's intention to conduct a further enquiry into Hong Kong during 1993.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
March 1993
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