JOHN MORRIS
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Government should ensure
there is ample opportunity for Hong
Kong to express views on Bill. Draft order should be
introduced on tentative basis with green edges.
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Basic Law: China should formulate it by 1990 to end
uncertainty in Hong Kong. Asked for assurance on judicial
review of clashes between Hong Kong law and Basic Law.
Nationality: When will Hong Kong people get new passports?
Period of dual validity may be necessary. Must ensure other
states aware of status and value of new passport.
Should be longer period between 2nd Reading and Committee
stage so Hong Kong views can be made known; Orders in Council
should also allow sufficient time for this.
Regular debate should be held on Hong Kong with adequate time
provided by Government.
CHRISTOPHER MURPHY
(a) Use of word "may" in paragraph 2(1)(b) of Schedule should be
concern in Hong Kong over use of "may" rather than
clarified
"shall".
RICHARD NEEDHAM
(a)
have
Unlikely that many Hong Kong people will wish to emigrate to
UK. But in event of China breaking agreement UK would
responsibility to participate in international rescue
operation. Attitude of Enoch Powell harmful to British
chances of participating in trade with China through Hong
Kong, as it alienates Hong Kong people. Right that we
do what we can for people of Hong Kong.
should
SIR JOHN PAGE
(a)
No-one holding British National (Overseas) passport will be
misled into thinking it gives right of abode in UK.
ENOCH POWELL
(a)
(b)
Important alteration in nationality law relegated to Order in
Council, denying House its right to proceed by Act of
Parliament.
Alternative, suggested by Denis Healey and others, of debating
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