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(ii) The

(iii)

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nomenclature of CBDT should be

to "British Dependency Citizen" and Hong Kong people be able to call them- selves "British/Hong Kong" for purpose

It of completing immigration papers. is hoped that the British connection might help to remove unnecessary difficulties when travelling. Expatriates in business should, like those in Crown Service, be able to transmit British Citizenship to children born in HK. Timothy Raison, Minister

of State at the Home Office, while in Hong Kong saw the need to recognise the special position of expatriate business- men with firm British connections.

(iv) As China does not allow dual nationality,

the people of Hong Kong, with its peculiar political status, are concerned about

the uncertainty of their nationality in the event of Hong Kong ceasing to be

a British Dependency.

A note of interest:

7.

Unofficial members are concerned that residents of Macau might enjoy more favourable rights of entry to Britain and other EEC countries than Hong Kong residents once Portugal joins the Community.

13 January, 1981

DRF/VC/SVS