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To conduct consultations on the implementation of the Joint

Declaration;

To discuss matters relating to the smooth transfer of

government in 1997;

To exchange information and conduct consultations on such

subjects as may be agreed by the two sides.

BRITISH MEMBERS OF JLG

6. It was announced in London on 21 May that the following have

been designated as British members of the JLG:

Senior representative:

Members:

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Dr D C Wilson, CMG

Mr E P Ho, CBE

Mr JD I Boyd, CMG

Mr AC Galsworthy, CMG

Mr P A B Thoms on

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NATIONALITY

WHY BRITISH NATIONAL (OVERSEAS CHOSEN AS TITLE FOR NEW FORM OF

BRITISH NATIONALITY?

9. Careful consideration was given to the title of the new form of British nationality. The Government believes that "British National (Overseas)" best meets the needs of all parties concerned. On the one hand it makes it clear that it is a form of British Nationality On the other it does not imply a continuing constitutioanl link between Britain and Hong Kong after 1997.

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