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opposed to fe

riation. He knew that UNHCR would refuse

Involuntary repatriation. Mr Maude said that we sold only consider forcible repatriation if we were sure that there was adequate monitoring in Vietnam. This might man involvement by UNHCR or some other credible body. But the Metrznese government was an unpleasant regime, and giving n aid would not be appropriate. Mr Foulkes wondered

y such aid could be tied to improving the lot of efugees.

whether returne

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lkes agreed with Mr Maude that doing nothing was not Quite apart from the appalling conditions in the would encourage false hope in others thinking of

He referred to the Steering Committee meeting 1 16/17 October as an opportunity to take things forward Mr Maude encouraged Mr Foulkes to keep in touch, repeating that these difficult issues were not conducive to Party politiking.

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