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not satisfy you you will have to make your decision. you would be entitled to first instalment and Hong Kong pensions benefits.

Q8 What steps will HMG take to ensure that the Chinese will not see this scheme as giving them an excuse to treat HMOCS officers differently from other officers? We consider that HMG and China, on behalf of the future SARG, should jointly sign a document which gives specific reassurance to HMOCS members on this point. Ideally this document should be a public officer's agreement.

A8 See negotiating brief para:9

Q9 Security clearance for ex HMOCS officers and dependents: post 1997?

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A9 As Mr Maude wrote to Mr Halliday and Mr Scott in April, 1990, we would not consider service with the SAR as constituting grounds: for barring, ex-HMOCS officers or their dependents from taking up a Crown: appointment. This

statement would cover all "normal" UK civil service jobs, including the Police Force. We are discussing, with the armed services how best to: implement this policy.

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Consular protection for Hong Kong Chinese spouses who are British citizens?

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A10 We fully appreciate your concerns on this point. position is not yet clear-cut: Chinese nationality law is complex and delicate subject, which we are discussing with the Chinese authorities. Meanwhile the short answer is that

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