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(iii) BCDTS and BOCS would quality for
discretionary naturalisation to
(iv)
(v)
become BCs after having settled in the UK for a period of 5 years, at the end of which, they would be free of any condition of stay:
A woman who marries a BC after the
new law has come into force would
have to apply for naturalisation to
become a BC after 3 years residence
in UK;
Children born in UK to parents whose
residence is of a temporary nature,
e.g. visitors, students, etc., would
not be citizens by birth.
A bill is being presented to Parliament on 13.1.81. The Home Secretary has said he will consider whether it should
be referred to the new Select Committee procedure for exam-
ination. But Whitehall officials are hoping to avoid this
lengthy procedure and that it should become law this session.
A major Commons battle is likely.
Hong Kong Reactions
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Hong Kong is concerned that the paper
represents a distinct shift in the UK's
· attitude towards the territory with
implications of relinquishing sovereign
responsibilities in the future, and turning HK people into second class
citizens and that it would give third countries the chance to change their policies and impose visa requirements
on Hong Kong people.
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