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CONSULAR DEPARTMENT
FROM: JC HARRISON
DATE: 12 December 1986
MR LAYDEN, HKD
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MR MARSHALL, FINANCE DEPT MR MARCELIN, NTD MR SULLIVAN, FED
REPATRIATION OF BRITISH NATIONALS (OVERSEAS) (BN(O)S) TO THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (SAR)
PROBLEM
1.
Should we continue after 30 June 1997 to repatriate
destitute Hong Kong BN (0)s from third countries to the Hong
Kong SAR, if necessary at HMG's expense? Should we be prepared
to say so, if asked, in the context of the present exercise to
explain BN (0) status to third countries? Should we extend the
repatriation facility to Hong Kong British Overseas Citizens
(BOCs)?
RECOMMENDATION
2.
I recommend that we should in principle accept the
hypothetical repatriation consequences of BN (0) status. I also
recommend that we should, if asked, confirm that this is our
intention. I also recommend that Hong Kong BOCs should receive
similar treatment. HKD, FED, NTD and Finance Department concur.
BACKGROUND AND ARGUMENT
3.
All Hong Kong British Dependent Territories Citizens
(BDTCS) are entitled to acquire BN (0) status and the passport
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