MR MCLAREN'S MEETING WITH EXCO: 8 NOVEMBER 1988
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POINTS TO MAKE
1.
Vietnamese Boat People
outcome of meeting with Vietnamese in London. our assessment of Vietnamese position.
now for UNHCR and Vietnamese to work out modalities for repatriation of volunteers: we are pressing for early progress.
increased resettlement quota under review within HMG.
HMG have contributed £1million to UNHCR for its work in Hong Kong camps:
further contributions will follow.
local attitudes to liberalisation of closed camps?
2. First SAR Government/Structure of Government
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assessment of Governor's visit to Peking.
state of public debate on future political structure? chances of achieving compromise between opposing factions? timetable approach as basis of compromise?
3. Basic Law
assessment of Governor's visit to Peking.
we are putting considerable effort into our confidential
Fifoot to visit Peking again in dialogue with the Chinese.
early December.
Chinese attitude to consultation exercise? necessary amendments to draft?
Chances of securing
4.
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Treatment of Hong Kong Passport Holders
Lord Glenarthur's message to OMELCO.
pleased to note that Hong Kong travellers seem to be encountering fewer problems on entry.
new measures taken will assist bona fide travellers.
But
immigration officials must be vigilant (as they are in Hong Kong). Cannot rule out human error.
5.
Joint Liaison Group
our assessment of recent progress.
our impressions of Chinese JLG operation in Hong Kong: slower progress, danger of under employment and unhealthy interest in domestic affairs.
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