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POINTS TO MAKE

CONFIDENTIAL

WITH PRESS AND URBAN COUNCIL (URBCO)

The Future of Hong Kong

1.

[to be written in light of China visit].

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(Defensive)

Nationality Act 1981

2.

Understand Hong Kong's interest and concern. Changes

were made to Bill at Hong Kong's request. Regret not possible

to meet all Hong Kong's wishes. Does not affect our commitment

to Hong Kong. [If pressed by URBCO on visa requirements for

Hong Kong passport holders in other countries] Will make

it clear to other countries that Hong Kong's status and

relationship with the UK not changed by the Act, and will

continue to protect Hong Kong's interests and those of BDTCs

travelling abroad..

Overseas Students' Fees

3.

Regret need to raise students' fees.

on HMG. Value academic links with Hong Kong.

Students Trust report being studied.

money needed.

Financial pressures

Overseas

But difficulty is to find

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