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ANNEX A

NATIONALITY BILL: SUMMARY OF HONG KONG'S REQUESTS

1. Preserve the existing entitlement for a Citizen of the United

Kingdom and Colonies (CUKC) to acquire the right of abode in the UK

after five years residence here.

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2. Hong Kong CUKCs to be given the title British Citizens (Hong Kong)

rather than CBDT.

3. Retain the existing entitlement for Hong Kong CUKC women married

to British men to be registered as British citizens.

4.

Citizens of British Dependent Territories generally, and particu-

larly those whose conduct or activity has been beneficial to the UK

or a dependency, to be given some preference for naturalisation over

aliens, at the Home Secretary's discretion.

5.

Unofficials and officials in Crown Service to be able to acquire

British citizenship either by naturalisation or registration and such

service to count towards residential qualification.

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