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confer the right of abode in the UK on anybody.
2(2) of the Schedule refers to a new status, and the
Immigration Act 1971 only confers a right of abode on existing categories of persons. Moreover, such a provision would not be
"supplementary, transitional
ог consequential" to
provisions of paragraph 2(1) and (2)].
the
BENEFITS OF NEW STATUS?
Will be the s ame in all major respects as those now enjoyed by
BDTCs, except
except for the loss of transmissibility. This has been
made clear to the Hong Kong Executive council and represents an important political commitment for HMG.
NON-CHINESE BDTCS TO BE GIVEN RIGHT OF ABODE IN UK?
Contrary
between
to UK
Memorandum.
Not appropriate to distinguish
different groups of Hong Kong BDTCs.
Agreement
provides for all Hong Kong BDTCs who have made their home in Hong Kong to retain their right of abode there.
Aim
ACCEPT HONG KONG BDTCS FOR SETTLEMENT IN UK IF THEY WANT? Wrong to single out Hong Kong BDTCs for special treatment.
in negotiating agreement has been to create a secure future for Hong Kong and an environment in which Hong
continue to live and work with
achieved this.
Kong people can
confidence. Believe we have
WHAT EFFECT WILL THE BILL HAVE ON THE PRESENT POSITION OF HONG
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