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with this country. But the new status of British citizen introduced by

the British Nationality Act now provides such a definition. The Government

think it appropriate and reasonable to rely on the new status of British

citizen introduced by the Act to define those women who, because of their

close connexion with the United Kingdom, should be allowed to have their

husbands or fiance join them here.

Other changes following the British Nationality Act 1981.

4. The draft Rules take account of changes in terminology introduced by

the British Nationality Act. In particular, the terms "citizens of the

United Kingdom and Colonies" and "patrial" which will not occur in immigration

or nationality law after 1 January 1983, have been replaced (paragraphs 4, 5, 41, 81, 121 and 133).

5. The Government intends to continue the special voucher scheme under

which certain persons who will now become British Overseas citizens

are admitted for settlement.

Businessmen the self-employed and persons of independent means

6. The lower limit on the sum of money required by a person wishing to

qualify in these categories would be raised to £150,000 and the limit

on income would be raised to £20,000 a year (paragraphs 35, 38 and 110). The present limits have been in force since 1 March 1980 and need to be

raised to preserve their effectiveness.

Nationals of European Community Countries

7. The sections in the Rules on nationals of European Community countries and their families (paragraphs 59 - 63B and 125 132) have been revised so as to reflect more fully the free movement provisions of Community law. No changes of substance are involved, except that most European Community nationals would no longer be obliged to register with the police (paragraphs 63B and 131A.

Other Changes

8. The opportunity has been taken to make various minor changes relating to passports or travel documents issued by certain States (paragraph 6); students (paragraphs 24 and 97); returning residents (paragraph 56); and work permit holders (paragraph 107).

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