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Mr Nash, SEAD

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Your minute of 11 June enclosing a copy of a draft background brief.

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I agree that it is worth pointing out that although the Convention was not extended to include Hong Kong all refugees arriving there from Vietnam are granted refugee status. I do not think however that we should refer to the understanding not being 'binding'. This is a particularly sensitive point with UNHCR and should not be openly referred to in this document. Similarly the question of 'economic refugees' is equally delicate. I would be happier if UKMIS Geneva were given the opportunity to comment on the brief, particularly the last 2 paragraphs.

J. Ch

12 June 1985

P Cole

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Ms Walker, HKD

United Nations Department (K155)

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Mr Reddicliffe, RD

Miss Vercoe, Information Dept

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