CONFIDENTIAL
WHY DO BRITISH DEPENDENT TERRITORY CITIZENS NOT HAVE THE RIGHT OF
ABODE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM?
152. Hong Kong residents become subject to immigration control
under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962. The British Nationality
Act did not affect their immigration status. There is no basis for
granting British Dependent Territory Citizens the right of abode in
this country.
ARE STEPS BEING TAKEN TO MONITOR ADMISSIONS FROM HONG KONG?
* 153.
Yes, statistics are kept on the outcome of entry clearance
applications made by Hong Kong residents, and on their arrival here
and grants of settlement. These can be made available on a
quarterly basis.
VISA CONTROLS ON HONG KONG PEOPLE
154. At present Hong Kong residents travelling to the UK on
Certificates of Identity must obtain visas.
Hong Kong BDTCs require
entry certificates as laid down under the Immigration Rules. HMG
sees no reason to change its policy.
154a. Dependent Territories quota currently 200 per year: 150 for
Hong Kong. Scheme will be reviewed in light of SCORRI report on
Chinese community in Hong Kong.
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