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POINTS TO MAKE (Defensive)

for Erin M

FOR USE WITH THE UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE AND

LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS (UMELCO) AND HONG KONG GOVERNMENT

OFFICIALS

The Future of Hong Kong

1.

[to be written in light of China visit].

Nationality Act 1981

2.

Understand Hong Kong's interest and concern.

changes made at Hong Kong's request.

to meet all Hong Kong's wishes.

3.

Some

Regret not possible

Does not affect our commitment to Hong Kong. We

will make it clear to other countries that Hong Kong's

status and relationship with the UK not changed by the Act;

will continue to protect its interests abroad. [If asked

whether HMG would grant admission to UK of all Hong Kong British passport holders in an emergency, as has been promised for Falkland Islanders]: Any situation would have to be

considered on its merits but no such emergency is likely.

[If visa abolition agreements raised] Will do best to ensure

that all existing visa abolition agreements extended to Hong

Kong will continue to apply.

4.

Aware ijpootin

[Nomenclature in Hong Kong passports] [W We are carefully

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considering Hong Kong's suggestions. Keen h hear

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give urgent consistuation. /Multiple

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