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ACTION

TARGET DATE(S)

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1ST EXCO SUBMISSION ON PRINCIPLES OF POLICY

23/5

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CONSULTATION WITH MINISTERS FOLLOWING

SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT

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HMG AGREEMENT

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CONSULTATION WITH UNHCR

8

1316

5.

SCREENING PROCEDURE FINALISED WITH UNHCR

1316

6.

DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS OVERSEAS

(USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA ETC)

8

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1316

7.

2ND EXCO SUBMISSION/ANNOUNCEMENT OF POLICY

14/6

8.

WATCHMAN COMMENCES

16/5 AT 0001HRS

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1ST INTAKE TO NEW HOLDING CENTRE FOR SCREENING

16/5 ONWARDS

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