In addition, to deal with the immediate problem and send out a
clear deterrent message, we need now to send back those who have already arrived. I should be grateful for your agreement
that we may do this during the next week on a one-off basis
and without prejudice to whatever arrangements we agree for
the longer term.
We would also be grateful if the authorities concerned could
urgently take any other appropriate measures, such as the
stepping up of border controls, which might help to prevent ECVII's from coming to Hong Kong.