TNAG-1567-FCO40-2132-Future-of-Hong-Kong-nationality-and-passports-Hong-Kong-(Br-1986 — Page 184

BY BAG

布政司署

香港下亞

道 畢

本署檔號 OUR REF:

(47) in SCR 4/2091/84 Pt. 17

來函檔號 Your REF:

Mr. C.O.

Hum,

Hong Kong Department,

FCO.

(732)

GOVERNment seCRETARIAT

LOWER ALBERT ROAD

HONG KONG

1 May 1986

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Dear Christopher,

Our telnos 2457 and 2604 of 1985 : Acceptance of new BN (0) passport : Japan

John Boyd drew my attention to the encouraging

remarks of the Japanese Consul-General here in his article on 'Strong trade, cultural ties', which appeared in a SCMP Supplement on Japan of 27 April. You have probably seen it. I attach a copy just in case you haven't.

The Swiss C-G here has also told us earlier that he would issue a statement announcing their Government's acceptance of the new BN (0) passport as soon as the nationality Order in Council is made. This will be significant as Switzerland will be the first country that allows HK BDTCS visa-free entry for short visits to announce its acceptance of the new passport.

All this augurs well for the new BN (0) passport (with any luck, I might even in exchange my BC passport for it before 1997!)

I attach also a copy of John Boyd's letter thanking the Japanese Consul-General.

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RECEIVED IN REGISTRY

19 MAY 1986

DESY OFFICER

IND

PA

RESTRY

Yours sincerely,

legina

Regina IP (Mrs.) Security Branch

Encls.

c.c. Political Adviser

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