the question since, despite reports that UNHCR funds are low and need replenishing, I believe it is necessary to establish the principle that the burden of the expense falls on UNHCR rather than on the shipowner or the Government. Whether, having estab- lished that principle, we could move onto the more general point that the UK might make a further contribution to UNHCR funds when this is considered appropriate is probably within your province rather than within the Department of Trade, However if replenish- ment on certain occasions is likely to reduce the time spent by refugees on board UK ships then the idea clearly has our support.
Most grateful for an early reply.
Yous
Murray
JM GRAHAM
CC
Mr Stilt
Mr Hayward
SEAD/FCO FED/FCC
Mr Quantrill HKD/FCO
Mr Burleigh Home Office, Queen Annes Gate
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