HC Deb 18 October 1982 vol 29 cc41-2W
Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what conclusion has been reached as to whether the confinement in a closed camp for many months in Hong Kong constitutes a violation of human rights.

Mr. Rifkind:

The confinement of refugees in closed camps is being studied by Her Majesty's Government and the Hong Kong Government in the light of the relevant international human rights instruments.

Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made regarding the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees now in camps in Hong Kong.

Mr. Rifkind:

Up to 12 October, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees had resettled 8,535 refugees from Hong Kong during 1982. At that date, there were 12,801 refugees in Hong Kong awaiting resettlement through the UNHCR.

Dr. Edmund Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many Vietnamese refugees there now are in Hong Kong.

Mr. Rifkind:

On 12 October 1982 there were 13,233 Vietnamese refugees in Hong Kong.