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This is in line with current Ministerial thinking though
it would not be appropriate to say so since HMG's final
position is not yet agreed. (Brief No 7).
5. The relatively slow rate of resettlement of Vietnamese
refugees and the full utilisation of the existing UK
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resettlement quota cause problems for Hong Kong.
Carrington discussed this with the Governor at the
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beginning of March and
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(latest position) (Brief No 8).
He will also explain progress on District Administration
and future action (Brief No 9)
6. The Governor will wish to discuss the handling of
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Hong Kong issues in Lord Carrington's talks with Chinese
leaders, in particular:
(a) the need to find an early solution to the problem of
land leases in the New Territories if confidence is to
be maintained (Brief No 10)
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(b) how to respond to a Chinese request for an official
pore diffentiain expertly representative in Hong Kong (Brief No 11). This may be
linked with:
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www. The Governor will also wish to brief the Secretary of
State on:
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a) Hong Kong's developing relationship with China and
particularly-Guangdong Province (Brief No 13).
(4)
Illegal and legal immigration. The former is not now
really an issue since the stricter repatriation policy
has been such a success. However, the number of legal
immigrants remains high at about 150 a day and the
Governor may wish the Secretary of State to raise this
in Peking (Brief No 14).
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