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Explanatory Memorandum (Revised draft)

1.

Para 34

sub-quotas by

sub-quota by

Ministers.

UK Team has accepted the case for

function but is hesitant about

rank.

Home Office will consult

8.

Para 39

It has been confirmed that the

unsatisfactory character Of a dependant will only prejudice his/her own registration, not that of the principal beneficiary. HMG will consider further

the wording used.

Bill Publication Plan

9.

HMG will consider the feasibility of publishing the

Bill in the UK in the morning so that it can be

published simultaneously in HK in the afternoon of the same day. HMG will give HKG at least 30 hours'

advance notice for translation Of the Bill and explanatory memorandum.

Residual Category

10.

HO will devise a cogent definition for the catch-all

group in the Reserve Category.

Paper 7: Inclusion of Health Associate Professionals, News

Editors/Journalists and Social Work Professionals in the

GAS

11.

HO will draw Minister's attention to HKG's strong views on the excluded occupational groups under GAS.

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