TNAG-1034-FCO40-1284-Visits-by-non-officials-from-Hong-Kong-to-the-UK-1981 — Page 74

CONFIDENTIAL

MR BAKER'S LUNCH WITH SIR LAWRENCE KADOORIE:

13 AUGUST 1981

THE NATIONALITY BILL

POINTS TO MAKE

(DEFENSIVE)

1. HMG well aware of Hong Kong's feelings about their British connection.

2. (If Gibraltar Amendment raised). HMG made clear their opposition to Gibraltar amendment in the Commons and Lords debates. HMG need to consider Lords vote. Complicated parliamentary factors involved. Position might not be clear before Parliament returns in October.

CONFIDENTIAL