SECRE
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Action
13.
HMG will advise on the definition of "British
firms" bearing in mind that the definition should be
clear and precise enough to enable Immigration
Department staff to apply the definition easily.
Status of Spouses of Principal Beneficiaries
14.
HMG and HKG agree that when both husband and
wife apply and succeed under the General Allocation Scheme, the quota will be deducted from the occupational group of whoever is occupying a higher percentile
position. HMG and HKG will consider where deduction
should be made in cases where either husband or wife, or
both, fall into the Sensitive Services Scheme or
Disciplined Services Scheme.
15.
It is agreed that a principal beneficiary marrying after becoming a British citizen under the
Package will not be able to transmit citizenship to his
or her spouse, if he or she ceases to be ordinarily resident in Hong Kong.
Adopted Children
16.
It is agreed that adopted children will be
treated in the same way as natural children.
Involvement of Employers in the Selection Process
17.
HMG agree that employers should not be involved
in the selection process in the General Allocation
Scheme.
HMG
HMG &
HKG