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There is a good deal of lingering cynicism in Hong Kong about the gradual erosion of the rights
rights and privileges of British subjects outside the United Kingdom as a result of successive amendments in recent years to the laws governing nationality and immigration. The forthcoming debate in Parliament on the White Paper may be the last opportunity for the British people to demonstrate their special responsibility for Her Majesty's subjects in Hong Kong at this time of transition from British Dependent Territory to Chinese, Sovereign territory. Members of the Legislative Council have SO strongly advocated their three proposals because they believe that acceptance of them will go some way to restore faith in Britain's commitment to Hong Kong among those of her subjects whose anxiety for the future is greatest.
Yours sincerely,
(Lydia DUNN)
Senior Unofficial Member
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