TNAG-1975-FCO40-2808-Financial-assistance-for-Vietnamese-refugees-in-Hong-Kong-1989 — Page 113

CONFIDENTIAL

FM HONG KONG

TO PRIORITY FCO

TELNO 1002

OF 281015Z MARCH 89

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OUR TELNO 910: VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE: FINANCE

THE HIGH RATE OF ARRIVALS DURING MARCH ARE BRINGING ACCOMMODATION AND FINANCE ISSUES INTO FOCUS AGAIN. WITH REPORTS OF MORE BOATS ON THEIR WAY TO HONG KONG WE SHALL NEED TO MAKE A DECISION ON STAGES 3 AND 4 OF THE WHITEHEAD PROJECT VERY SOON.

2. IF WE APPROACH FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT MEMBERS ARE LIKELY TO ASK AGAIN ABOUT A UK CONTRIBUTION. WE SHOULD THEREFORE BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR ADVICE ON THE LINE TO TAKE IN

ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS SET OUT IN TUR.

WILSON

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UND

LEGAL ADVISERS

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MR MACHIN ODA 2 COPIES

MR G-HARRISON ODA

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MR GILLMORE

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