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has pointed out, quite possible for Parliament to repeal the Bill at a later stage in the unlikely event that we wished to prevent the termination of sovereignty taking place in 1997.
The second point is nationality As the paper makes clear, there are arguments for and against, including provisions on nationality in the legislation. The conclusion now reached, that there should be an enabling clause in the Bill conferring powers to make subsidiary legislation on nationality with certain specified purposes arising from the agreement, represents a consensus between the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary, the Home Secretary and the parliamentary business managers.
There is now considerable urgency about this.
The
Lord President has emphasised the need to get instructions to Parliamentary counsel very soon. Sir Geoffrey would be glad to discuss this subject with the Prime Minister if
she wishes, but would like to circulate his paper to colleagues in the first half of next week if at all possible.
C D Powell Esq 10 Downing Street
Yous
ever,
Len Appleya
(L V Appleyard) Private Secretary
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