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SECRETARY OF STATE'S MEETING WITH MR HEATH
Points to make
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES IN HONG KONG
1.
Share your concern at worsening situation.
Exploring every
avenue
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both resettlement and durable solutions.
2. Our record is creditable.
13,000 refugees from Hong Kong
accepted since 1975. Third highest after US and Canada.
3. New resettlement quota of 468 (announced in May 1987). Demonstrates continuing commitment. Urging other resettlement
countries to follow our lead. [Defensivel But do not think we
could consider further intake at this stage.
4. Recognise need for durable solutions. Actively pursuing
possibility of returning to Vietnam, under suitable safeguards,
those who do not meet refugee criterion.
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