CODE 18-77
Mr Clare, WIAD
WH 424A
ST HELENA: REQUEST FOR BRITISH CITIZENSHIP
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As requested, the following is a suggested paragraph for your
draft.
Quote. The situation of the BDTCs in Hong Kong is unique in history
in that it is the only British Dependent Territory in which we
cannot give the right of self determination to the residents of the
territory. For this unique problem we have had to come up with a
unique solution.
The confidence of the people of Hong Kong is at a low ebb following
the events in mainland China last June. The problem of confidence
is shown by the increasing emigration of skilled people from the
territory. It was clear that some measures had to be taken to
staunch the haemorrage of talent from the territory.
After very
careful consideration, the Government concluded that the assurances
scheme for Hong Kong should take the form of full British
citizenship to certain key people without their having to leave the territory.
The scheme will be limited in size, scope and duration. It will
cover a maximum of 50,000 families and will cease by 1997.
Beneficiaries will be selected on a points system and it will cover
people in both the public and private sectors. The decisive
criteria will be value of service to Hong Kong and the extent to
which people in their category are emigrating.
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26 JUN 1990
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J K Hague
Hong Kong Department
WH 303
270 2656
27 March 1990
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