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Gurkhas

21.

Hong Kong, where the majority of Gurkha battalions are

stationed, is in many ways the Gurkha HQ. New recruits do their

initial training there. A batallion of Gurkhas, not from Hong

Kong, is currently serving in the South Atlantic. Gurkhas are

regular soldiers and an integral part of the British Army.

Vietnamese Refugees

22. HMG have already accepted some 16,000 for resettlement,

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including all quota of 10,000 agreed in 1979.

HMG agreeing to a further quota at this stage.

in Hong Kong awaiting resettlement.

Little hope of

Still some 10,000

We continue to represent

Hong Kong's case to third countries and international organisations.

Hong Kong Government currently reviewing its policy. Considering

closed camps as a deterrent.

Hong Kong and General Department

14 June 1982