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per capita payment.
This was rejected by
Hong Kong as it would be fraught with
administrative difficulties. In the event
Hong Kong opted for a student loan scheme.
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Nationality Act
It was noted that UMELCO considered that
Hong Kong's feelings were not given due
weight by the UK and would like to seek last
minute amendments to have "British Nationals"
stamped on Hong Kong passports (but without
right of abode). UMELCO would press for this
when they met the LPS. It was considered that
the LPS should give a firm reply to UMELCO
if it was considered that there was no possibility
of any such amendment being made, but assurance
should be given that UK would do its best to ensure
that obligations to Hong Kong passport holders
would be met by visiting third countries.
Mr. Jopling then referred to a letter he had
received from the Urban Council on the question
of the need for Hong Kong travellers to obtain
visas to enter Germany.
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