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A R Paul

Hong Kong Department

Date:

3 October 1989

CC:

PS/Mr Maude

Mr Gillmore

Mr McLaren

Mr Colvin, SEAD

Mr Crabbie, RMD

Mr Burns, News Dept

Mr Brenton, UND

Private Secretary

VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE: MEETING OF OD(K), 4 OCTOBER 1989

1.

I submit a speaking note for the Secretary of State for the above meeting, along the lines agreed at the meeting with officials

on 2 October. I have discussed its contents in detail with

Mr McLaren and have reflected his views.

2.

I also attach to the speaking note:

Minutes of the meeting of OD on 8 June 1989

Extracts from the 1951 Convention and 1967 protocol defining the

nature of a 'refugee'.

Extracts from various items in which the British Refugee Council,

Oxfam and Save the Children lent support to a policy of repatriation.

Cuttings of press articles from the 'Times' and the 'Independent'

about Vietnamese boat people.

CONFIDENTIAL

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A R Paul

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