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and
There is a good deal of lingering cynicism in Hong Kong about the gradual erosion of the rights and privileges of British subjects outside the United Kingdom as a result of successive amendments in recent years to
laws the
The nationality governing
immigration. forthcoming debate in Parliament on the White Paper may be the last opportunity for the British people to demonstrate their special responsibility for Her Majesty's subjects in
Kong at
time
British Hong
of Dependent
to Chinese Sovereign territory. of the Legislative Council Members
have So strongly
this Territory
some
transition from
advocated their three proposals because they believe that to restore faith in way acceptance of them will go
her to
those of Britain's commitment
Kong among Hong subjects whose anxiety for the future is greatest.
Yours sincerely,
(Lydia DUNN)
Senior Unofficial Member