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12. The format of BN(O) passports will be the same as that

issued by consular posts to other British nationals.

They

will be eligible for consular protection in third

BN(O) passports will state the holder's right

of abode in Hong Kong. We are seeking to agree the formula

to be used with the Chinese to ensure that it remains valid

after 1997.

countries.

(Not for use)

13.

We have undertaken to secure for holders of BN (O) BN(O)

passports the same access to other countries presently enjoyed by Hong Kong BDTCs. We need to ensure a positive international reaction to BN(O) passports so that Hong Kong

BDTC s will apply for them. We will mount an intensive campaign in 1986/87, but it would be helpful if we could

prime Commonwealth heads at this early stage to avoid any

difficulties. We need to stress

to stress that BN (O)s will have the

as Hong Kong BDTC,

for

same

status

except

transmissibility; they will

they will have the right of

have the right of abode in Hong

Kong stated in their passports and they will be returnable

to Hong Kong.

14.

Vietnamese Refugees (for use freely)

15.

in

The Government published a White Paper on 26 September response to the Home Affairs Committee's report "Refugees and Asylum with Special Reference Vietnamese". It announced inter alia:

(i) HMG's decision to accept

to

the

for resettlement

s ome

500

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