HC Deb 07 April 1976 vol 909 cc159-60W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs whether there are any refugees from South Vietnam remaining in Hong Kong; and what their prospects are for the future.

Mr. Ennals

There were 37 refugees from South Vietnam remaining in Hong Kong at the beginning of this month. Of these 18 have applied to settle in the United States, Australia, Austria or Germany. Eight others wish to return to Vietnam. Any refugees eventually remaining will be allowed to settle permanently in Hong Kong, if they so wish.

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