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we will be discussing with UNHCR the allocation of resources to Hong

Kong in order to deal with the scale of the problem.

HMG's views on common SE Asian approach to Vietnamese refugee

problem

Welcome recent contacts between Hong Kong and other

governments in the region.

Certainly some scope for co-ordinated action, for example in bringing collective pressure to bear on Vietnam to take back boat

people.

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