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The points they have made will be taken into account.

record of British Embassies abroad in supporting Hong Kong's

trade interests is excellent.

POSSIBLE CHANGES IN BRITISH NATIONALITY LAW

9. Fully understand the concern felt in Hong Kong over the 1977

Green Paper proposal to create a separate category of British

Overseas Citizen. Ministers are aware of the Governor's views and

these will be carefully considered before decisions are taken.

AIR SERVICES BETWEEN LONDON AND HONG KONG

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10. Cathay Pacific's application to mount a London-Hong Kong

service is under consideration by the Civil Aviation Authority in

London, together with similar applications from other airlines.

would not be proper for the Government to intervene in the CAA's

hearings. In the meantime, aware of complaints about British

Airways services. On long-haul routes, delays are often caused by

factors beyond the airline's control.

Hong Kong and General Department

September 1979

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