TNAG-1801-FCO40-2561-Hong-Kong-Vietnamese-refugees-resettlement-in-the-UK-1988 — Page 111

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5. We all recognise resettlement will not solve the problem. But

must seek to contain it politically and numerically, while we pursue

longer-term solutions. Our present response is not seen in Hong

Kong or by other governments as commensurate with scale of problem

and nature of our direct responsibility for Hong Kong. Governor is

under increasing pressure to adopt harsher measures: could place him

and us in extremely difficulty political position.

A new commitment

6. We have concluded that only renewal of our commitment now will

properly demonstrate our determination to help Hong Kong tackle

problem.

encourage greater efforts by others (US are crucial, making their help conditional on scale of ours).

help Governor to contain pressures in Hong Kong.

I shall be in Hong Kong in June: announcement then would have

maximum impact

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7. Your agreement to make up short-fall in the 468 is most

welcome. But I have in mind something more, on lines Governor discussed with you. Grateful for your reactions.

Options

8.

When I'm in Hk?

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Our preference would be for outright additional commitment be announced no Outline as follows (could give more details):

(a)

to

continuation of present family reunion scheme, We believe

about 200 additional refugees meet criteria. Suggest they are taken

as follow-up, maintaining present rate of 20 a month;

(b) additional commitment of 10 a month from about now

—

say

240 over 2 years. Could comprise:

(i) UK refusal cases (we believe there are 100, excluding a

number caught under (a))

(ii)

long-stayers (Mi comps)

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