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criminal record does not necessarily mean outright
rejection.
Places for Issue of Passports
26.
It is agreed to issue passports under the
Package in Hong Kong. HMG will consider where the UK
team resident in Hong Kong should have its offices.
They will indicate the accommodation required including
security and any other requirements such as special
electronic equipment. HKG will need to have such information soon for planning and budgeting purposes.
27.
HMG will also consider whether the issue of
British passports outside the Package should be dealt
with in Hong Kong.
Size and Functions of Home Office Team Stationed in Hong
Kong
Action
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28.
It is agreed that the size of the HO Team
stationed in Hong Kong should be small. HO will decide
on the functions of the team after seeking legal advice
on the extent and procedures of UK's involvement in
dealing with individual approvals and rejections.
Fees Mechanism and Sharing Out Revenue
29.
HMG envisage that the Bill will include specific
provisions whereby the Governor will be authorized to set fees for registering British citizens in Hong Kong
under the Package. The Governor will then do so under local legislation. HMG will examine the existing powers
of the Governor in setting fees, in relation to Sections
41 (2) and 43 (2) of the BNA.
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