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In the event of a Hong Kong fishing vessel and

her crew being detained by foreign authorities, we would

normally take action through British diplomatic or

consular channels, first to ascertain the full facts in

relation to the incident and then to seek the release of

the detainees. Both the Agriculture and Fisheries

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Department and the Immigration Department liaise with

detainees' families in Hong Kong. In cases of hardship, the Social Welfare Department would assist.

repatriation the Agriculture and Fisheries Department is

able to offer financial assistance through loans to help

the fishermen resume fishing.