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that MacLennan had committed suicide, the Coroner's Jury returned
an open verdict. This fuelled rumours that he had been murdered to
protect senior government officials who were allegedly homosexuals.
15.
Following increasing concern, both in the UK and in Hong Kong
about MacLennan's death, the Governor set up a judicial Commission
of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances of MacLennan's death
under Mr Justice Yang. The Commission has not yet finished its
investigations.
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
16. About 20,000 refugees in Hong Kong are still awaiting
resettlement.
The rate of off-take from Hong Kong is slower than
elsewhere in South East Asia.
17. The UK agreed at Geneva in 1979 to accept a further 10,000 refugees
in addition to the 1,000 accepted earlier.
About 8,800 of the
resettlement places have been filled. It is hoped to complete
selection for the quota in the next few months. But the Home Office
selection teams have encountered difficulties in finding willing
candidates to come to Britain and the rate may slow up.
18. In Hong Kong there is a strong feeling that a new UK quota will
be necessary if the momentum of resettlement generally is to be
maintained. This is particularly important in order to keep the USA
and Canada commited to taking refugees from Hong Kong. However, the
UK resettlement programme is facing practical and political difficulties
with regard to housing and employment. No decision has yet been made
on a further quota and the position will be reviewed after the
Secretary of State's visit.
INTERNAL HONG KONG AFFAIRS
19.
Urban Councillors and Press may raise wide variety of local
subjects, including clearances, Standing Committee on Pressure Groups,
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