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(c) this resulted from a design to provide

solutions to immigration problems not caused

by Hong Kong. British subjects.

4.

UMELCO consider that the Government should do all

it can to convince Her Majesty's Government that in providing

a solution to Her Majesty's Government's immigration problems it must take into account its immigration obligations to .

Hong Kong British subjects.

5.

Accordingly, UMELCO reiterate the views expressed

in its previous statement dated 31.5.77 and urge that not

only should the status quo be maintained but that the

Government should enter into negotiations with Her Majesty's

Government to establish criteria for granting a right of

entry into the U.K. to Hong Kong British subjects.

UMELCO Office

16.1.78

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