- All residents of Hong Kong under British jurisdiction
until 1997. Until then Hong Kong Government's authority must remain clear and unimpaired. Believe there would be
practical, political and presentational difficulties in setting up a separate office for expatriate British citizens
at such a sensitive time.
- A sizeable British Consulate-General is envisaged for Hong
Kong post 1997 which will look after expatriates. Handover intended to be as smooth as possible to avoid disrupting
services to British citizens.
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