§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what measures are taken by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force to detect and intercept vessels carrying intended immigrants from Vietnam to Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonResponsibility for the detection and interception of Vietnamese boat people attempting to enter Hong Kong rests with the Royal Hong Kong marine police. Royal Navy patrol craft occasionally assist in the detection task as part of their general patrol duties in Kong Kong waters. Vietnamese boat people vessels detected by the Royal Navy are immediately notified to the Hong Kong civil authorities for them to take further action.