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Second World War. We hope the arrangements we have made will
be seen as both fitting and imaginative.
however been able
We have not [thought it right] to meet the request on behalf
of those British Dependent Territories citizens in Hong Kong who are not ethnically Chinese. I know this will be unwelcome news. But we have considered this very carefully indeed and we hope that on reflection people in Hong Kong will recognize the reas
which led us to our decision and will come to see
the va
with an assured citizenship status as well as a continued home
in dong Ko
already)
of the arrangements we have made to provide [people] there communities
I should like to record my thanks to the Legislative Council
Constructive
nationality
for the full and Selpful contributions they have made to
people) improving the arrangements we are making for (Hong Kong I believe the Government have recognized this in our response
your requests.
as you know, now laying the Nationality Order before Parliament.
recerining)
We are,
We look forward to the Council's
continued assistance in advising and commenting on all the
Ak Whiem je still befóne us.
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