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12. The format of BN(O) passports will be the same as that
issued by consular posts to other British nationals.
They
will be eligible for consular protection in third
BN(O) passports will state the holder's right
of abode in Hong Kong. We are seeking to agree the formula
to be used with the Chinese to ensure that it remains valid
after 1997.
countries.
(Not for use)
13.
We have undertaken to secure for holders of BN (O) BN(O)
passports the same access to other countries presently enjoyed by Hong Kong BDTCs. We need to ensure a positive international reaction to BN(O) passports so that Hong Kong
BDTC s will apply for them. We will mount an intensive campaign in 1986/87, but it would be helpful if we could
prime Commonwealth heads at this early stage to avoid any
difficulties. We need to stress
to stress that BN (O)s will have the
as Hong Kong BDTC,
for
same
status
except
transmissibility; they will
they will have the right of
have the right of abode in Hong
Kong stated in their passports and they will be returnable
to Hong Kong.
14.
Vietnamese Refugees (for use freely)
15.
in
The Government published a White Paper on 26 September response to the Home Affairs Committee's report "Refugees and Asylum with Special Reference Vietnamese". It announced inter alia:
(i) HMG's decision to accept
to
the
for resettlement
s ome
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