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Q.

at efforts have been made to persuade the Taiwanese

authorities to take the ROACHBANK refugees without any

preconditions?

A. We appealed publicly to them to do so on. 29 May. In the

absence of diplomatic relations we have been unable to

make direct representations but the public appeal has been

reinforced by indirect approaches.

Q.

What response has there been from the Taiwanese

authorities?

so for

A. They have refused to allow the refugees to land.

Q.

A.

When will the refugees come to this country?

The necessary arrangements will be made as soon as we

know how many of the refugees can be resettled in

Taiwan or elsewhere.

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