TNAG-0979-FCO40-1198-Implications-for-Hong-Kong-of-changes-in-British-nationality-1980 — Page 212

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TO PEKING: NATIONALITY LAW.

You will see that we are examining alternative titles

in the light of comments in Cater's Tel No 95 to FCO and

the views of other territories. We have noted the strength

of feeling among Unofficials in Hong Kong. We will ensure

that FCO Ministers are reminded of this and that the

point is made firmly to the Home Office. However, as

Cortazzi said when you were in London, we have to work on

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make well not the assumption that Ministers are most unlikely so agree to the retention of CUKC, and to seek other

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We are also conscious of the point about consultation

on the terms of the White Paper (Cater's tel No 95,

para 6).

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