§ 17. Dame Irene Wardasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the refugee problem which imposes a heavy burden on the Hong Kong Government and the fact that the money is raised in the Colony for these refugees, he will make a further special grant available through the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees of European origin in order that they should be able to leave the Colony without any delay due to financial difficulties.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydI know that the High Commissioner views the present situation with considerable concern. I am therefore re-examining the problem with particular regard to the question of onward movement from Hong Kong. By 1st July, about thirteen hundred refugees should have been moved on since 1st January of this year, and the objective is to move a further two thousand three hundred during the second half of the year.
§ Dame Irene WardWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that information, may I ask him whether he would like any assistance from me with the Treasury?