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MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
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立法局議員
28 February 1986
Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Howe QC MP
House of Commons
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Dear Sir Geoffrey,
Draft Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order 1986
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of Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council to thank you for the interest you have been showing in the Draft Order and to tell you that the Draft Order is still very much a topic of great concern here in Hong Kong.
Members were encouraged by the forcefulness of argument and depth of knowledge about Hong Kong shown in the debates in both Houses. We were impressed by the feeling of unease about the Draft Order expressed by almost all MPs who spoke. We were particularly struck by the unanimity in supporting our requests of the Lords who spoke in their
in their debate on 20 January and the effect that this had in causing the Government to reconsider the The Draft Order and to
to seek ways of satisfying the requests. people of Hong Kong could not have asked for better proof that they still have staunch and energetic friends in Britain whose words are listened to. I think you will understand the great sense of relief and renewed
renewed hope that touched all parts of the community here when news of the debates reached Hong Kong.
Interest in the Draft Order continues in Hong Kong, and there is much
about speculation
the outcome of the British Government's deliberations on the views expressed on it. We have received formal messages of support from most of Hong Kong's 19 district boards and numerous letters of sympathy and encouragement from a wide
of range
organisations and private citizens. We welcome the undertaking by Mr Timothy Renton during his visit to Hong Kong in January that "providing a satisfactory formula can be found, Her Majesty's Government will agree to the
made position being
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the passports" that holders
will have passports
the right to enter the
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Legislative Council Building, 8 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong. +EREA Tel: 5-8440700