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important to facilitate acceptance by third countries of
the new status and the future passports carrying that
status.
5.
Thirdly, the title must clearly stipulate that
the status to which it corresponds is a form of British
nationality.
6.
Fourthly, however, the choice of title must
take into account the fact that it will continue to be
used after 1997, when Hong Kong will have ceased to be
British territory. In this connection, any title which
contains both the word "British" and the name "Hong Kong
would not meet this requirment.
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7.
Finally, I should also put on record the fact
that, a number of options having been considered, and was
concluded that "British National (Overseas)" would be the
most appropriate in all the circumstances.