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citizenship which might emerge as a result of
amendments to the British Nationality Act.
HMG is firmly committed under the UK Memorandum
to give HK BDTCs a new status.
Most definitely,
it is not a domestic issue as it does not involve
immigration into the UK.
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The Nomenclature
(a)
(b)
The people of Hong Kong are naturally concerned
about the nomenclature of their new British
nationality, both on the treatment that will
be given to holders by immigration authorities
of third countries and the psychological impact
on the Hong Kong BDTCs.
Obviously, the new status as well as the new
British passport must confer comparable rights
and entitlements as are at present enjoyed.
In the coming debate in the House of Commons
on the Hong Kong Bill, it is essential that the
intended nomenclature of the new British status
should be disclosed, thus allowing the people
of Hong Kong a reasonable time (say one month)
and opportunity to consider and express their
views on this vital issue. HMG must take full
account of the reactions of the people of Hong
Kong. Should HMG be unable to disclose the
nomenclature during the coming debate on
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