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19 APR 1991
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
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Dear Mr Scrivener,
10 April 1991
Thank you for your letter of 13 March to the Secretary of State about the British Nationality Scheme for Hong Kong and in particular your concerns for the barristers of Hong Kong. I have been asked to reply.
It is not the case that no provision has been made for barristers under the nationality scheme. They are in fact eligible to apply within occupational group 16, "Legal Professionals". But it is true that there is a potential anomaly concerning the extra points for "British links", which solicitors working for British undertakings in Hong Kong will qualify for, but which are not available to barristers.
I enclose copies of recent correspondence between the Minister and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association I am sure you will be pleased to note that the Hong Kong Government is trying to ensure that the barristers in Hong Kong will be adequately covered.
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Peter Tibber
PS/The Earl of Caithness
Anthony Scrivener Esq QC Chairman
The General Council of the Bar
11 South Square
LONDON WC1 5EL
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