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(d) no scheme. This would provoke an outcry from HMOCS members and possibly Parliament now, could lead to legal action/judicial review and could cause an exodus now with
would not cause problems for HKG now. On the other hand it problems in
1997.
One general option is to approach the Chinese now with the problem and various possible solutions, and see what option they would find acceptable. This would be in keeping with our policy or consulting the Chinese at an early stage. This would certainly avoid a nationality bill repeat. it would give China a very strong say in what is a responsibility of HMG.
But
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