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CASE OF MS CHRISTINE VERTUCCI
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THE ORIGINAL HAS BEEN RETAINED
IN THE DEPARTMENT UNDER
SECTION 3 (4) OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT 1958
The original decision (not to grant an extension of stay) was
one for the Hong Kong Government, who control their own immigration
matters. It is entirely reasonable for them to have this kind of
discretion. It is not their practice to disclose the reasons for
their decisions in individual immigration cases. It would therefore
be inappropriate for us to do so.
2.
The Hong Kong Government's decision was looked at very
carefully when Ms Vertucci petitioned the then Secretary of State
and it was decided to uphold the decision. I am fully satisifed that
the Government of Hong Kong was acting reasonably.
3.
The reasons for the refusal for an extension of stay had
nothing to do with Ms Vertucci's interests in Hong Kong social
issues.
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[If raised] Ms Vertucci's petition was seen by Mr Atkins,
the Lord Privy Seal, in Lord Carrington's absence, and he approved
the decision to refuse it. Lord Carrington saw the petition later
on his return.
[IF MR HEALEY WISHES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION IN STRICT CONFIDENCE
ON PRIVY COUNCILLOR TERMS]
5.
Reason for the Hong Kong Government's decision was that
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