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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

20 March 1981

for WRITTEN answer cn.

HK&G D

The draft reply should reach the Parliamentary Unit through your Under-Secretary by

SON ON THURSDAY

9 MARCH 81

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La/Co Mr Alfred Morris (Manchester, Wythenshawe): To ask the Lord

Privy Seal, what procedures he has followed to consult the people of Hong Kong on the provisions of the British Nationality Bill that affect them; if he believes that these provisions are acceptable to the Hong Kong community: and if he will make a statement.

Consultation with Hong Kong took place through the Governor before

and after publication of the White Paper which was widely publicised in the territory. In addition representations on the Bill have been received from the Hong Kong Government and the Governor's

unofficial advisers since its presentation. These have been discussed

in meetings with the Governor and Ministers and the points which

have been raised are being considered by the Government.