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explore with HKG how to define the proposed residence requirement for heads of households;
what deadline to set for receipt of BDTC applications;
given to knowledge of English and
weight to be given
employment by British firms/institutions;
weighting given to Crown Service to ensure consistence with acceptable public/private sector ratio;
extent of checks on suitability/character;
practicalities of handling applications citizenship, and likely costs;
for
how UK team would operate (what information HKG would
forward with Governor's recommendation);
security arrangements necessary for HKID to issue
passports as agent for UKG;
anti-corruption measures;
judicial review in Hong Kong.
Meet employers to assess demand in Hong Kong for Secondment
Scheme.
Week beginning 19 February
Prepare submission to Ministers (? with draft for ODK).
Discuss with Legal Advisers any key points for amendment of
instructions.
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