TNAG-1425-FCO40-1908-Vietnamese-refugees-in-Hong-Kong-general-1985 — Page 76

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NUMBER OF VIETNAMESE REFUGEES FROM HONG KONG ON A REGULAR AND

CONTINUING BASIS. THE AIM OF THIS COMMITMENT

WOULD BE TO PROVIDE A BASIS UPON WHICH WE SHOULD MOUNT A MAJOR

CAMPAIGN TO PERSUADE OTHER COUNTRIES ALSO TO DO MORE TO HELP.

4. IN THIS CONNECTION MINISTERS ARE INCLINED TO ACCEPT THAT

SCORRI'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON ABOLISHING THE CLOSED CAMPS MUST BE

RESISTED. WE SHALL TELEGRAPH FURTHER ON THE LINE WHICH WE

ENVISAGE MIGHT BE USED IN RESPONSE TO SCORRI.

5. FINALLY, THE SECRETARY OF STATE AGREES THAT WE SHOULD

EXPLORE WITH UNHCR POSSIBLE MEANS OF IMPROVING TRAINING

FACILITIES IN THE CLOSED CENTRES IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE REFUGEES

MORE RESETTLABLE. WE SHALL ALSO TELEGRAPH FURTHER ON THIS.

6. WE SHALL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF PROGRESS IN OUR NEGOTIATIONS

WITH THE HOME OFFICE.

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