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Mr W Morris

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HONG KONG STUDY: ANNEX ON CITIZENSHIP

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Kad si AGISTRY NO. 51 17 MAY 1983

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We could put the following questions to the Home Office:-

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Of the possible citizenship options, which do they prefer?

Does British Administered Territory Citizenship seem a good first option? What objective might there be to it from our side?

Would a new form of citizenship have to distinguish between BDTC's and Hong Kong residence permit holders? Or might it include both? Would there be difficulties with new immigrants from China?

over immigration to the UK Do they anticipate immigration difficulties/whatever form of citizenship is adopted? What would be the worst outcome from this viewpoint?

What would be the legal implications of declaring that Hong Kong BDTC's are and will remain 'British Nationals'?

5 May 1983

Nicky Burber

MTP Burton

Hong Kong & General Department

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