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to give special recognition to economic etc. contributions (paragraphs 18 to 19 and Annex I); and

(i)

to accord priority of naturalisation to CBDTs over aliens (paragraph 18 to 19 and Annex I).

In addition, it is for consideration:

(j)

(k)

whether any further efforts should be made to change the title "Citizen of British Dependent Territories" and if so to what (paragraph 10); and

whether an amendment ought to be proposed to Mr Raison's amendment to enable a child born in Hong Kong who does not acquire CBDTby birth to register upon attaining the age of five rather than ten (paragraph 22).

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Members will be asked to advise :

which of the proposed amendments put forward in this memorandum,as summarised in paragraph 31 (a) - (i)

above, should be pursued, and what their relative priorities should be;

whether the points for further consideration

summarised in paragraph 31 (j) - (k) above should

be pursued;

whether in the light of the advice of Council on the matters to be pursued, arrangements should be finalised for the Governor to see the Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Home Secretary; and

whether they agree to the line recommended in paragraph 30 above as regards publicity.

(The Secretary for Security (Mr L.M, DAVIES), the Principal Assistant Secretary (Security) (Mr J. C. C. CHAN) and the Deputy Law Draftsman (Mr J. F, MATHEWS) will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item).

28th February 1981

(SCR 39/2091/72 Pt 8)

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