PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

28 October...

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239 Mr Peter Bruinvels (Leicester East): To ask the Secry of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he is satisfied with the arrarments for the introduction of international travel documents for citizens of Hong K; whether he is satisfied that such documents will be accepted by other countries; and if he will make a statement.

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Yes. It is intended that

British National (Overseas) passports should be introduced from 1 July 1987. Their format will be the same as that of passports issued by UK passport issuing posts to other British Nationals. The Government will do all that it can to secure for BN (O) passport holders same access to other countries as that holders of BDTC passports.

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