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ARE LIKELY TO

8. The costs of any programme of non voluntary returns would

be similar to those involved in the voluntary repatriation scheme

operated by the UNHCR. The costs of that scheme are estimated at

approximately US$1,000 per person. The funds would be used for the travel costs, clothing, essential equipment and a small amount of pocket money given direct to the individuals concerned. We expect

that the Hong Kong Government would be willing to contribute 50% of

the costs of the scheme and that HMG's contribution would thus be of

the order of US$500 per person.

It is impossible to forecast at this stage how many persons might be repatriated under such a scheme during the current

9.

financial year.

The funds requested would allow for the

repatriation of some 4,000 people.