normally transmissible beyond the first two generations born
in hong Kong).
(b) Their entitlement to British consular protection continues whichever form of British nationality they may have (including in the future Special Autonomous Region).
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(c) Right of abode for the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong in the future is secured by the provisions of the Joint
Declaration and the Basic Law.
- All BDTCs are eligible to apply for British citizenship under the British Nationality Scheme. Expect British citizenship to be allocated to some 10,500 households under the second phase (opening early 1994).
Phased Programme for Registration as British National
(Overseas) BNOS
Essential that all BDTCS who want them should be guaranteed BNO passports before the power to issue them ceases on 1 July
Phased programme is the tool which will ensure that the Hong Kong Government is able to process all applications and issue passsports in time.
1997.
- Aware of misgivings in Hong Kong about having to give up BDTC passports (for BNO passports) on registration as BNO. Think these are misplaced (no question of BNO being a "second class" nationality status and anyway BNO passport holders retain BDTC status until 30 June 1997), but recognise the force of Hong Kong perceptions.
- We are seeking solutions that might allay Hong Kong concerns in this area. Have asked the Home Office to consider allowing British nationals in Hong Kong to hold BN (0) and BDTC passport
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