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get regular flights under way by the end of this month. UNHCR had already organised such flights in January, February and March. He reiterated that the scheme would not stop the boats; it was merely one piece of the puzzle in finding a solution to the problem.

cc: P Morgan Esq UND FCO

C Stitt Esq ́SEAD FCO

HK&GD FCO

Chancery WASHINGTON

I C Orr Esq Ass Political Adviser HONG KONG Hanoi

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DR Snoxell