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DEPENDENT TERRITORIES QUOTA
You wrote to David Waddington on 26 November seeking comments on the text
of the announcement of the reduced quota for 1991.
I agree with Douglas Hurd that the decision needs to be presented slightly differently. We must be careful not to suggest that the citizenship arrangements under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 will offer the same benefits as the work permit quota. I think, however, that the decision to reduce the quota needs some explanation and I suggest the attached alternative form of words, which makes clear that a special allocation of work permits for Hong Kong would be inconsistent with our objective of encouraging people to remain in the Territory.
I agree that this announcement should be made as soon as possible but separately from the announcement about the review of the work permit scheme, about which I am writing to you separately.
I am copying this letter to members of OPD(K), the Attorney General, the Chief Whip, Sir Percy Craddock and to Sir Robin Butler.
The Rt Hon Michael Howard, MP. Secretary of State for Employment Caxton House
Tothill Street
LONDON, S.W.1.
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QUESTION
DRAFT WRITTEN PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION
To ask the Secretary of State for Employment, whether a decision has yet been made
on a special annual quota for 1991 of work permits for workers from the Dependent Territories whose level of skill is below that required by the general work permit scheme.
DRAFT REPLY
It has been decided that there should be a quota for 1991 of 50 for use by
Dependent Territories other than Hong Kong. An allocation of special permits for
people from Hong Kong to work in the United Kingdom would be inconsistent with the
objectives of the Government's scheme to grant British citizenship to 50,000 Hong Kong
families and given them the assurance to remain in the territory.
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You wrote to David Waddington on 26 November seeking comments on the text
of the announcement of the reduced quota for 1991.
I agree with Douglas Hurd that the decision needs to be presented slightly differently. We must be careful not to suggest that the citizenship arrangements under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 will offer the same benefits as the work permit quota. I think, however, that the decision to reduce the quota needs some explanation and I suggest the attached alternative form of words, which makes clear that a special allocation of work permits for Hong Kong would be inconsistent with our objective of encouraging people to remain in the Territory.
I agree that this announcement should be made as soon as possible but separately from the announcement about the review of the work permit scheme, about which I am writing to you separately.
I am copying this letter to members of OPD(K), the Attorney General, the Chief Whip, Sir Percy Craddock and to Sir Robin Butler.
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The Rt Hon Michael Howard, MP. Secretary of State for Employment
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Tothill Street
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