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solutions, particularly repatriation which we consider to be the

best possible solution.

UNHCR Programmes

5. The UK, like the United States, continues to contribute to

various programmes for Indo-Chinese refugees run under UNHCR

auspices. These include:

i) Ship Rescue. Last year we announced our decision to join

UNHCR's new Rescue at Sea Resettlement Offer Scheme, with a pledge of 150,000 places. The scheme has not yet begun to function- because the total number of RASRO places needed 4,000

yet been pledged.

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have not

ii) Orderly Departure Programme We continue to accept Vietnamese family reunion cases under this programme (over 600 last year). also contribute financially.

We

iii) Thai Anti-Piracy Programme. Encouraged at figures which show a substantial fall in percentage of refugee boats attacked. While ye are not in a position to make a firm commitment, we shall indicate at 27 February meeting in Geneva our agreement in principle to further UK support. We have contributed £250,000 to date.

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