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WE CANNOT AFFORD TO ALLOW THE

'SIBONGA'' TO ENTER UNTIL WE CAN

REASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT THE REFUGEES ABOARD ARE COVERED BY THE UK. GUARANTEE.

MACLEHOSE

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HONG. KONG GOVERNMENT OFFICE

MR BURLEIGH.

HOME OFFICE

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LUNAR HOUSE

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