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MR RENTON'S MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG

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Before he sees the Governor tomorrow, the Secretary of State may like to have a summary of Mr Renton's talk with him this afternoon. Mr Galsworthy and I were also present.

(d) Vietnamese Refugees. The Governor confirmed that Hong Kong was now resettling a further 20 refugees per month and that the total refugee population was declining. He was keen to maintain the momentum, but did not wish to press the Home Office to make any further gestures at this stage. Mr Galsworthy explained that we were working on a new diplomatic initiaitve to persuade other countries to take more.

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