TNAG-0878-FCO40-1088-Refugees-from-Vietnam-in-Hong-Kong-Vietnamese-boat-people-1979 — Page 25

Parliamentary Unit

HUEY FONG REFUGEES: MR JACK ASHLEY MP

1.

HKK 243/1

RECEIVED

INDE

19 JAN 1979

No Mal

I understand that the Chief Whip's Office have asked

en

Q2E

for guidance in case Mr Jack Ashley MP attempts to obtain time for a debate on the Huey Fong refugees following the Lord President's business statement this afternoon.

2.

I attach a short speaking note explaining why there is no need for a debate.

161

18 January 1979

Copies to:

Private Secretary

PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

Mr Murray

RJT McLaren

Hong Kong and General Department

UND

SEAD