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FOR INSERTION IN THE DRAFT ANSWERS TO HONG KONG

2 (b) Query Would future BOCs from Hong Kong be able to obtain a right of entry to the UK by accumulating 5 years residence in

the UK after the enactment of new nationality legislation?

Answer People in this category may have their conditions of stay lifted in accordance with rules in force at the time. However, they would not as BOCs gain a permanent and unqualified right of entry. To acquire such a right they would have to apply successfully for British citizenship (see paragraph 1 above).