38
A
36
B
35
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RECEIVED IN REGISTRY HO.
12 MAR 1981
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Action Taken
# 12.3.
Actigh 12/3
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SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO HONG KONG: 29 MARCH - 1 APRIL
Problem
1.
The Governor of Hong Kong has suggested a change in the programme
for the Secretary of State's visit to Hong Kong (Hong Kong Telno 248
of 7 March).
Recommendation
2.
I recommend that the Secretary of State approve this amendment.
I attach a draft telegram to Hong Kong.
Background
3. The Unofficial Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils
(UMELCO) wish to meet the Secretary of State during his visit mainly
to express their concern about the British Nationality Bill. They
will be looking for an assurance that the UK is not intent on casting
aside its responsibilities for Hong Kong. The original programme
allowed for a 30 minute meeting with the Unofficials at 2000 hrs on
31 March. It is important that the Unofficials feel that their views
are being given full weight. A one-hour meeting earlier in the
programme, as they request, would help convince them that this is so,
and, in the circumstances, is not unreasonable.
Martin Aseara
9 March 1981
PP P Morrice
Hong Kong & General Department
cc:
PS/Mr Blaker
Mr Donald Mr Clift