would expect Ministers to be very reluctant to see any financial assistance given to volunteers, even through UNHCR channels, unless it was already clear that this would lead on to a broader repatriation scheme. Very similar considerations would, I imagine, apply to the attitude of the Executive Council towards any proposal from the Hong Kong Government that financial assistance should be given to volunteers from Hong Kong funds.
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Hong Kong Department
ET Davies Esq, CMG, Hanoi
RD Clift Esq, CMG, Political Adviser,
Hong Kong
Mr Williams, UND
Mr Colvin, SEAD
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