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Accept logic that those screened out should be repatriated.

ow number of volunteers, mandatory repatriation is only alternative:

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Agreed.

Given

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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