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permission to settle in the United Kingdom. There are

at least an additional 2 million with a legal right

of abode in Hong Kong, many of whom will have

children who are CBDTs by birth.

They would also

make a political and moral case for similar con-

cessions. Without such concessions, many would

try to move to neighbouring territories, Like

and HMG would be under strong

pressure to resettle

them.

b) Administration of Hong Kong: During the transitional

period, the problems in paragraph 22(e) would arise.

The continued loyalty of senior members of the Hong

Kong Government would be vital. The Civil Service

and Police, both local and expatriate, would face ay

problem of divided loyalties. Many would make

demands on HMG for special treatment; indeed, this

has already been raised. Their continued loyalty

and presence could not be relied on. Morale and

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recruitment would suffer. When the new system took

effect, the maintenance of confidence would depend

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