CONFIDENTIAL
Consulting very closely with Hong Kong Government on way
forward.
Doing all we can to help Hong Kong, in whatever way
practicable.
Our long-term
Responsibility lies with Vietnamese Government. aim must be to persuade them to take boat people back under
acceptable conditions.
Responsiblity lies with Vietnamese Government our long-term aim must be to persuade them to take boat people back under acceptable conditions.
First Asylum Policy
Understand why OMELCO/HKG feel need to review existing policy
and to consider whether it is still appropriate to treat all arrivals from Vietnam automatically as refugees.
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Have come with open mind to listen to all the pros and cons: a difficult decision that will require careful thought.
New resettlement
Visit has brought home to me personally severity of situation.
Will be speaking to colleagues in London on my return. We will
want to look at all aspects of the problem.
(If pressed) cannot be more specific at this stage.
More financial support
UK already makes substantial contribution to UNHCR funds.
Will be discussing with UNHCR allocation of resources to Hong Kong to deal with scale of problem.
CONFIDENTIAL
Hong Kong Department May 1988
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