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6. This issue of principle should be settled quickly since it is
intended to issue a statement on BN (O) passports in Hong Kong at the
time of the publication of the White Paper, which could be as early
as 17 October and no later than 23 October. The financial implications
which include the collection of United Kingdom consular fees for the
issue of the passports and the reimbursement to the Hong Kong
Government of administrative costs, are still under discussion with the
Treasury and Hong Kong. They will be the subject of a later sub-
mission once further details have been clarified.
4 October 1985
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D W Partridge Nationality & Treaty Dept