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of what is necessary, there is still detailed work to be
done in framing legislation to give effect to it. As I have said, these are matters which require careful thought and consultation, not least in Hong Kong. There adequate time for that consultation to take
must
place.
be
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a
Hong
Hon Members will need no reminding that this
in which there is intouse interest subject of great interest, and great sensitivity in
Kong.
there. acceptable discussions are taking place with the Executive Council
necessarily be in Hong Kong. However it would not have been wise and
in fact is not necessary
to carry through
detailed provisions in the time scale which the date of ratification imposes on this legislation.
It is most important that the legislation is
Work on this is in
and hand,
-
to attempt
Nevertheless the measures concerned arise directly
out of the agreement and Memorandum. It is, therefore, appropriate that all such matters should be dealt with
in this Bill.
It may help if I give some examples of the sort of detail that is likely to be included in the Order.
It
will of course make provision for the removal of Hong Kong from the list of Dependent Territories in Schedule 6 to the British Nationality Act, 1981 with effect from 1 July 1997, and for the acquisition of the new form of nationality. For technical reasons it is not possible
to rely
of "by virtue
connection with
Hong Kong".
the on
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words
a
The Order will therefore detail who is eligible to
acquire this new form. It is HMG's intention that the new form of British nationality should carry broadly the
benefits
Territories British Dependent
same
as
citizenship, except that it will not be transmissible by Holders of the new status will be able to use They will be eligible for British
descent.
British passports.
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