TNAG-1975-FCO40-2808-Financial-assistance-for-Vietnamese-refugees-in-Hong-Kong-1989 — Page 59

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The Sectory State agrees, on the basis.

discussed

at today's. fre meeting

RM 21/4

Miss Mason Mr Foxman N 2414

Mr Haswan 24/4

minute

MKD 243/20

From:

A R- Paul

Hong Kong Department

Date:

19

CC:

13

9 April 1989

PS/Lord Glenarthur

PS/Mr Eggar

PS/Mr Patten

Mr Blatherwick

Mr McLaren

Mr Thomas, SEAD

Mr Brenton, UND

Mr Ireton, ODA

Mr Crabbie, Finance Dept

W

21/4

Mr Machin, ODA

Mr Gillmore

illmore

Private Secretary

VIETNAMESE BOAT PEOPLE IN HONG KONG:

FINANCE

Problem

The Governor has requested substantial financial assistance

(£4-6 million) from HMG to help Hong Kong meet the cost of accommodating the major influx of boat people which is expected this

summer. How should we respond?

1.

Recommendation

2. It is most desirable, for both political and humanitarian

reasons, that we should respond swiftly and positively to the Governor's request. But funds are extremely tight and the contribution could be found only by:

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