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Accept logic that those screened out should be repatriated.

number of volunteers, mandatory repatriation is only

alternative:

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Given

Agreed.

HMG should make clear to the US that, if they oppose forced

repatriation they should either resettle the boat people, or accept

responsibility for their accommodation pending repatriation:

We have pressed the US hard on the illogicality of their approach

and its inconsistent application (vide Haitians, Central Americans).

We will continue to do so.

HMG should press the Chinese to adopt a positive and responsible

approach to the position:

Agreed. We have done so repeatedly and will continue to do so.

Little success so far.

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