(g)
<d
Nationality: Supports conversion of BDTC status into new form
of British nationality and welcomes new title important that
"British" come s first. Will individuals who register early
for new status keep BDTC status until 1997?
JAMES HILL
(a)
(b)
(c)
International recognition of new passport important.
Dangers of ill-feeling by Chinese populace after 1997 at high standards of living in Hong Kong.
Importance of continued operation of free port, good shipping
register, good training for seamen, linkage of US $ and Hong
Kong $.
(d) China must make clear that there will be no victimisation of
those who fled to Hong Kong.
RUSSELL JOHNSTON
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Not sure absence of reference to Hong Kong in title of new form of nationality is acceptable.
Strong case for annual debate on Hong Kong.
Will be difficult to draft Basic Law given dramatic difference
between Chinese and Hong Kong law. Could Hong Kong judge or
prominent lawyer be included in drafting committee?
Joint Liaison Group: critical of Prime Minister's reference to
Governor being a member of Joint Liaison Group.
Must be assured international protection offered by British
National (Overseas) status
is no less than that offered by
Non-ethnic Chinese should be given assurance of citizenship.
Must consider Vietnamese refugees.
BDTC status.
(f)
(g)
(h)
Unsatisfactory that
form of citizenship established by
Order in Council. Supported Denis Healey's proposal for draft
Order.
IVAN LAWRENCE
(a)
(b)
Nomenclature of new passport will be acceptable to all
parties. Important that new status confers comparable rights
to those enjoyed at
enjoyed at present.
All-party concern that there should be proper opportunity to
debate Orders in Council.