give the impression that in some way examination by
an immigration
officer and compliance with the ordinary immigration rules is not
required. Bon a fide visitors from Hong Kong are always welcome
here and always will be: but for the
reasons I have given there are
difficulties about an endorsement in
I am however
considering with sympathy how to meet
the Legilstive Council have reflected.
the passport.
the concern which members
of
Conclusion
32.
that
is
The White Paper which is before the House today deals with
complex and important issues affect people's nationality, rights of
abode and travel arrangements.
There is a good deal of detailed
work still to be done. We wan t to take
take that forward in a steady and
measured way consulting closely with the people of Hong Kong, and
what we shall continue to do in the years ahead. But we
need a strong bridge between the principles already agreed with the
Chinese and by
and by Parliament and the detailed administrative and other
nationality arrangements, which have yet to be made. We believe the
draft Order attached to the White Paper provides that bridge. It is
designed to ensure that the arrangements which will be made are fair
and consistent as between all BD TCs in Hong Kong: and that they will
be implemented in an imaginative, efficient and orderly way.
33.
before
with
the
In short, I believe that the nationality arrangements we
propose are generally on the right lines. But we
shall listen
interest to what the House says and consider whether any amendments
are desirable
before we bring the Order
House
It is right we should act with care and
Order will be
a key step in the
agreement
was widely
necessary or
agreement.
for approval.
deliberation since the
implementation of the
accepted by the people of Hong
significant achievement. With the
people of Hong Kong we look forward
seen in the same light.
The
itself
K on g and around the world as a
help of the House and of the
to the nationality Order being
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