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more precise on how British Dependent Territories citizens from Hong Kong might be affected, particularly, as no clear analogy can be drawn between that Territory and others which in the past have ceased to be dependencies. What I believe matters most from Hong Kong's point of view is that the stability of the Territory rests on the twin bases of our excellent relations with China and of Britain's commitment to support the interests of Hong Kong's people. That is not altered by the Nationality Bill.