POINTS TO MAKE
CONFIDENTIAL
WITH PRESS AND URBAN COUNCIL (URBCO)
The Future of Hong Kong
1.
[to be written in light of China visit].
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(Defensive)
Nationality Act 1981
2.
Understand Hong Kong's interest and concern. Changes
were made to Bill at Hong Kong's request. Regret not possible
to meet all Hong Kong's wishes. Does not affect our commitment
to Hong Kong. [If pressed by URBCO on visa requirements for
Hong Kong passport holders in other countries] Will make
it clear to other countries that Hong Kong's status and
relationship with the UK not changed by the Act, and will
continue to protect Hong Kong's interests and those of BDTCs
travelling abroad..
Overseas Students' Fees
3.
Regret need to raise students' fees.
on HMG. Value academic links with Hong Kong.
Students Trust report being studied.
money needed.
Financial pressures
Overseas
But difficulty is to find
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