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DER 11C

(d) a UK contribution would encourage other governments,

notably those of Thailand and other countries of

first asylum, to assist in solving or relieving the

Indo-China refugee problem;

(e) international efforts coordinated by UNBRO and UNHCR

provide the most effective and efficient means of

repatriating and providing relief to the refugees.

EFFECTIVENESS INDICATORS

9. Against the Ultimate Objective

(a) security: little change, but Vietnam isolated from

the West politically, and receiving no assistance or

technology;

(b) Thailand and other South East Asian countries look

favourably on British business.

Against Intermediate Objectives (2)

either out

or

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10. (a) following resettlement, the refugee problem has

receded with only 126,000 refugees (25% of the

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total number seeking asylum) in Thailand, albeit

persons

together with 240,000 displaced reasons;

- No

(b) pressure on Hong Kong to accept more refugees

has diminished;

(c) Thailand and ASEAN governments have frequently

expressed gratitude for UK support. UK

commercial and investment interests have

/increased