SELECT IVE SCHEME WILL BE DIVISIVE
Our aim is to minimise divisiveness.
A wide range of
people in many walks of life will be covered.
- Scheme does not focus exclusively on the rich and powerful. Selection will be as basis of value of service to Hong Kong, not of wealth or influence.
PEOPLE DETERMINED TO EMIGRATE WILL LEAVE ANYWAY
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All the indications are that majority of people leaving Hong Kong would remain there if they had assurance of foreign passports. Our scheme should give them assurance they need
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 50,000 HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD AND THE
225,000 FIGURE?
Figure of 50,000 head of household is an absolute ceiling. Figure of 225,000 is intended as illustrative upper imit. Actual figure will depend on family size of succes fil applicants.
WHEN WILL LEGISLATION BE INTRODUCED?
Legislation will be introduced at the earliest
opportunity.
Cannot give a precise timetable.