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passports of CBDTS should show them as UK or British
Nationals.
However, this should be qualified by one
or other of the following endorsements:-
'Holder has
the right of abode in Hong Kong' or 'Holder has no
right of abode in UK'. Hong Kong's preference is for
the former.
I believe that these two measures might be just
enough to allay the fears of UMELCO and at the same
time avoid the difficulties outlined in your minute
of 11 May. If you agree with this approach, perhaps
we could have a word on the telephone about timing
of a statement in the House.
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