PJYAJO (2)
BILATERAL BETWEEN SECRETARY OF STATE AND HOME SECRETARY: 14 JUNE,
8.00 AM
HONG KONG: NATIONALITY
Points to make
(a) Scheme for selected categories
Our officials working on scheme of entry certificates for
categories of key people. Senior Hong Kong Government officials
arrived today to assist.
Plan to go to OD(K) by end of month. Suggest this should be on basis of joint paper.
But clear that sentiment in Hong Kong has hardened. Strong and widespread views that only full British citizenship for all BDTCs
will suffice.
Your assessment of domestic reaction to scheme which
discriminates in favour of elite groups?
Mainly to reconsider whether announcement of selection scheme
under present circumstances would be sensible. Your views?
(b) Armageddon scenario
Would be helpful if could confirm publicly in worst case any British Government would feel obliged to everything in it's capacity to assist, and to enlist of International community. Plan to take this line with FAC this morning,
(c) Right of Entry
Seems that many people in this country have not taken on board that all BDTCs have right of entry into this country as visitors for three months. Should we make more of this point publicly?
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.