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Under the present arrangement, applications for British National (Overseas) passports and Hong Kong certificates of identity can be submitted to the Immigration Department by post or depositing into the drop-in boxes installed at the Immigration Headquarters or at any immigration branch offices.
"Other than applications for Hong Kong travel documents, applications for identity cards and other Registration of Persons services are also on high demand during this time of the year," the spokesperson added.
"To avoid congestion, applicants are also requested to submit their applications before school or public holidays."
Applicants are also encouraged to make use of the Automated Telephone Appointment Booking System which is operating 24 hours a day. The number is 2598 0888.
Information leaflets on application procedures and documents required are issued together with application forms which are available at the Immigration Headquarters and all Immigration Offices.
Enquiries can be made on 2824 6111 or by using the faxline 2877 7711.
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority money market operations
Cumulative
Time
change
Smillion
(hours)
($million)
Opening balance in the account
3,459
0930
+40
Closing balance in the account
3,756
1000
+40
Change attributable to:
1100
+40
Money market activity
+37
1200
+40
LAF today
+260
1500
+37
1600
+37
LAF rate 4.00% bid/6.00% offer TWI 124.7 *+0.1* 28.11.96