Proposed by
Paddy Ashdown MP
David Owen MP
Gerald Kaufman MP
Proposal
renew efforts to maximise voluntary repatriation
re-open discussions on international resettlement
pledge development aid to Vietnam
improve screening
procedures
halt mandatory repatriation in return for UNHCR agreement to supervise return of all new boat people
increase UK quota of refugees
resume UK aid to Vietnam
demand lifting of US embargo on aid to Vietnam
launch international initiative to resettle refugees
establish holding centre in South Pacific
Response
fully support voluntary programme but insufficient on its own.
international community already agreed that refugees should be resettled, and all non- refugees should return to Vietnam.
under review, but must be seen in context of overall agreement on repatriation
procedures designed and implemented with full cooperation of UNHCR.
Comprehensive Plan of Action already in
Steering Committee chaired by UNHCR.
train.
places already pledged for all refugees.
under review, but must be seen in context of overall agreement on repatriation.
cannot comment on US policy.
places already pledged for all refugees. CPA already in place.
may be useful contribution to problem of congestion in Hong Kong. Not a long-term solution.
improve screening methods
procedures designed and implemented with full cooperation of UNHCR
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.