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GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.

FRI 12 JUN 92 11:17

CONFIDENTIAL #

PG.08

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Q40

Will Hong Kong pay?

A40

The

existing reintegration schemes run by UNHCR and

the EC work well.

have told the Vietnamese

We

Government that we will be prepared to consider

whether anything more can be done by Hong Kong to

help with reintegration. We are reviewing this as

orderly return proceeds.

Q41

Is Hong Kong

A41

required

to provide reintegration

assistance in return for Vietnamese agreement for such flights?

of

Vietnam is having difficulties in the reintegration

large numbers of returnees not only from Hong Kong but also from other places in the region.

Hong Kong prepared to consider contributing to

assistance from the international community to help

reduce these problems.

But any such

ultimately a matter for Finance Committee.

decision

Q42

A42

Does that mean HKG has agreed at least in principle to provide financial assistance to Vietnam?

Prepared to consider this, if helps contribute to a

solution. See A 41.