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Mr Williams, UND

Mr Colvin, SEAD

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Mr Graham-Harrison,) copies

East Asia Dept/ODA)

FROM:

DATE:

CC:

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CO Hum, Hong Kong Dept

22 August 1988

Mr Gillmore (for info)

MKD_243/8

22 AUG 1988

DESK OFFICE

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VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE IN HONG KONG: DISCUSSIONS WITH THE VIETNAMESE

I attach a first draft of a submission to the Secretary of State and a draft minute to the Prime Minister. It

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follows closely the lines that we have previously discussed. It would be most helpful to have your comments, preferably by the end of 23 August.

COHAFI

CO Hum

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