TNAG-1570-FCO40-2136-Future-of-Hong-Kong-nationality-and-passports-Hong-Kong-(Br-1986 — Page 60

DSR 11 (Revised Sept 85)

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Mr Barrington

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SUBJECT:

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Mr Layden HKD

Mr Marshall

Finance Dept

Mr Marcelin NTD

FED

REPATRIATION OF BRITISH NATIONALS (OVERSEAS) (BN(0)S) TO

THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (SAR).

Problem

1.

Should we continue after 30 June 1997 to repatriate

destitute Hong Kong BN (0)s from third countries to the

Hong Kong SAR, if necessary at HMG's expense? Should we

be prepared to say so if asked in the context of the

present exercise to explain BN (0) status to third

countries?

Recommendation

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2.

I recommend that we should in principle accept the

hypothetical repatriation consequences of BN (0) status.

I also recommend that we should, if asked, confirm that

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