HC Deb 21 May 1979 vol 967 cc20-1W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussion he is having with the Hong Kong Government regarding the future entry into the United Kingdom of refugees from Vietnam.

Mr. Raison

Arrangements are in hand for the admission to this country of 1,000 Vietnamese boat refugees from those at present awaiting resettlement from Hong Kong, in accordance with the scheme announced by the previous Government.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many refugees were allowed to enter the United Kingdom from Vietnam during the last 12 months.

Mr. Raison

In the past 12 months entry clearances have been authorised to enable 951 refugees from Vietnam to come to the United Kingdom for resettlement; the vast majority of these arrived here during that period.

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