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simultaneously in the run-up to 1997. We believe such a course, if possible, would be positively received in Hong
Kong.
There is provision in the legislation for consideration of
late applications. The detail of arrangements has yet to be
decided.
Registration of children of "split families"
Good progress on processing applications for British
citizenship for these individuals. I have written to Mrs Tu
to let her know that the Home Office have received 211
applications from 143 families and have approved 184
applications. None have so far been refused.
British citizenship for wives and widows
of ex-servicemen (if raised)
These ladies may settle in the UK at any time.
- Have asked the Home Office to examine again what scope there
might be under the British Nationality Act 1981 to grant citizenship to the ladies in question without the necessity of a long stay in the United Kingdom before qualification.
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