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European Council and bilaterally.
Right of abode in UK would not in itself allow Hong Kong people
to settle elsewhere in EC whether before or after 1992.
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But once they have been granted British citizenship they would of
course be free to work and settle in other EC countries.
What will be done for Hong Kong Civil Servants?
22.
Hong Kong Civil Service obviously has crucial role to play in
maintaining efficient administration and ensuring smooth transfer of
Government.
Have already made clear that our proposed nationality package will make provision for people in the public sector.
23. What will be done for the private sector?
People with entrepreneurial, managerial and professional skills
essential for Hong Kong's continued success. At same time, these
are the people whose talents are most in demand elsewhere and who
are emigrating.
Our proposed nationality package will make provision for
precisely the sort of people whose loss to Hong Kong through emigration is of particular concern.
24. What will be done for those in sensitive posts?
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Home Secretary already has discretion in certain cases to grant
certain rights of admission to Crown Servants.
25.
Moves by South East Asian countries to attract Hong Kong
emigrants
Hong Kong people are obviously free to leave Hong Kong if they
wish.
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