TNAG-1274-FCO40-1624-Vietnamese-refugees-in-Hong-Kong-1983 — Page 136

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The agencies need to:

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(a)

actively identify and assist those in groups (b) and (d) above

(b) on a case-by-case basis seek the understanding and cooperation

of housing departments and associations in dealing with (c) above.

Agencies currently researching scale of problem and need (some figures may soon be available - call Barrie, Jane Thomas or Julia).

Family Reunion

70-75% of family reunion cases involve need for additional housing. Secondary resettlement into preferred towns exacerbates housing need arising from family reunion.

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Agencies need to provide information and undertake negotiation on behalf of refugees. Local efforts needed to prepare local authorities for needs re: family reunion.

D. Continuing casework commitment

Throughout 3 years there will be a need for casework relating particularly to lk boat rescue cases, new resettlement arrivals, family reunions. As far as possible

this will be done alongside local statutory or voluntary staff. .

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Commitment to

Cooperation with the MSC will be a key element in the development of the programme. Training courses, CP, VPP will all have a significant role. (Ockenden submitting memo to MSC available from David Ennals).

Education policy

The agencies would hope for support and backing from the Home Office in efforts to get DES to implement recommendations of the Rosenberg report. Particularly the agencies will press the governme to extend Section 11 to refugees.

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The agencies believe that there is one area in which the government needs to make long-term provision for the Vietnamese. It should therefore come outside the proposed 3-year programme.

There is a need for two types of support for particularly disadvantaged individuals:

Residential provision

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(a)

Com the agencier

(b)

(c)

(d)

for exceptional stress-related/psycho-social problems

physically and mentally handicapped

elderly people rejected by their families

unaccompanied minors.

produce Evidence

of need and Scale?.