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take of 468 over two years from May 1987 is seen by other resettlement countries and by Hong Kong as falling short of what is required, given the increased size of the problem. We believe that an additional commitment of 1000 places (over a period of 3-4 years)
is the minimum we can offer. The Secretary of State is considering
whether this shall be taken on the basis for an approach to the Home
Secretary.
9. There have been indications that other resettlement countries
may respond if the UK is able to make a further commitment. The fall off in resettlement figures last year was due to a variety of factors, but the largest problem was the drop in the US's off take
from 1323 in 1986 to 333 in 1987. Indications are that they may
take 1000 this year. Canada and Australia have indicated that they will probably maintain their off take at about last year's level.
Pinciple Resettlement Destinations
1986
1987
Jan-1 June 1988
Australia
459
501
204
Canada
975
766
520
Denmark
45
5
1
Finland
69
30
France
47
61
FRG
4
5
Hong Kong
70
45
Japan
5
23
Luxembourg
26
Netherland
82
71
New Zealand
26
51
13
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2
8
Norway
114
33
10
Sweden
101
44
1
Switzerland
22
8
2
UK
474
156
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