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PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON HONG KONG: 16 MAY 1984
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RECEIVED IN 40/31
RECEIVED IN KUVISTRY
29 MAY 1984
DESK OFFICER
103
Residual Status for Britain in Hong Kong After 1997
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Action Taken
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1. I [my right Honourable and learned friend] said in his
statement in Hong Kong on 20 April that it was not realistic to
contemplate continued British administration in Hong Kong after
1997, and that we are aiming to secure a high degree of autonomy for Hong Kong under Chinese sovereignty. I think the meaning of that
statement is clear.
Undertaking to British Dependent Territories Citizens or People in
Hong Kong (General)
2. We are working for an agreement which will encourage all
Hong Kong people to continue living in the territory.
Admission to UK: Present Immigration Position of British Dependent
Territories Citizens
3.
Hong Kong British Dependent Territories Citizens (BDTCS) have the right of abode in Hong Kong. They are subject to our immigration control and do not have the right of abode in the United Kingdom. If a BDTC wished to come and settle in the
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United Kingdom he would have to qualify under an appropriate heading in the Immigration Rules approved by Parliament. There is provision in the Rules for certain categories of dependants of persons already
in the United Kingdom to be admitted for settlement. There is also
provision for people who can meet certain requirements to come for employment or as businessmen or as persons of independent means. A
man so admitted may bring his wife and children under 18. To secure
entry by any of these means prior entry clearance is required. precise qualifications needed are laid down in the rules.]
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