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whether or not they are currently resident in Hong Kong.

Indians chose to be British rather than Indian nationals, HMG

letting them down?

13. BDTCs do not now possess right of abode in UK but in Hong Kong.

Agreement is not depriving them of this. BDTCs will still be able

to

retain British nationality for the rest of their

of their lives. if they

wish. Special provision made for first generation after 1997.

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