TNAG-1557-FCO40-2121-Future-of-Hong-Kong-nationality-and-passports-Hong-Kong-(Br-1986 — Page 11

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CONFIDEN TIAL

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detail on the notes for the concluding speech, and have instead

proposed that we consider

making concessions on all the points

requested by LEGCO. There is no realistic prospect of modifying the

Home Office's position as they propose before the debate.

recommend that we continue to take the line that the purpose of the

debate is to listen to MPs' views

to consider them fully before

resubmitted for debate in the usual way

the Order

is

and

under

We are considering how

question

of

a

suitable

affirmative resolution procedures in March.

to press the Home Office further on the

endorsement in BN (0)

passports to meet a t least part of LEGCO's

The line that Mr Waddington is proposing to take on this

issue in the opening speech is not totally unhelpful.

request.

4.

On one subject of particular FCO competance, the Minister will

wish to note that notes on passports for the concluding speech

commit HMG to making reports to Parliament and

the people of Hong

international for the

Kong on the progress of

acceptability of BN (0)

our

campaign

passports.

13 January 1986

A C Galsworthy

Hong Kong Department

CONFIDENTIAL