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SIR W HARDING'S VISIT TO THE US
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES IN HONG KONG
POINTS TO MAKE WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
1.
to
Most grateful for all that US has done over the years
assist with resettlement from Hong Kong.
2.
may know,
HMG
in
As you
announced on 26 September,
response to a report by SCORRI, that we would accept some
500 family reunion cases falling outside the normal
criteria for settlement in the UK. Since then we have been
approaching
countries to
numbers take additional
of
refugees from Hong Kong, in the light of Our initiative.
At present still 10,000 refugees in Hong Kong camps.
3.
gesture"
of
other
Before leaving the US Administration, Ambassador
Douglas said he would explore possibility of "quick
support to boost our
Any diplomatic effort.
chance of this? An early positive decision would greatly.
help us, both in itself and with our approaches to other
countries.
4.
Understand newly-established Indo-Chinese Refugee Panel is undertaking review of US policy. Is this likely
to have effect on Kong? When is the panel likely to reach conclusions?
your
level
of
resettlement
Responses by other countries (defensive)
5.
Some
signs encouraging
eg
from
Hong
has Australia
announced
decision to take 200 more from Hong Kong. But suspect many
le ad
countries may
be
response.
waiting
to
their take
from the US
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