Ref: (8) in LM(1) to CP/CON 164/26
20 March 1990
Mr Peter Lloyd
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Home Office
Dear Sir,
The Junior Police Officers' Association of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force has recently learnt of the proposed nationality package for Hong Kong people as announced by the British Government. According to the proposal, about 50,000 Hong Kong households will be granted the right of abode in the U.K. However, the details of the points system based on which allocation is to be made has not been disclosed.
Our Association feels very disappointed and regretful that the proposed nationality package fails to fulfil the wishes of our members (including our retired members).
We are most honoured to be able to meet you when you come to Hong Kong for a visit. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that our position as stated in our latter dated 29.6.1989 to Sir Howe, the then British Foreign Secretary, and letter dated 11.1.1990 to Mr Douglas Hurd, Toroign Secretary, remains unchanged. Our Association also stresses that the right of abode in the U.K. is something to which all our members (including our retired members) are entitled. This is our unanimous stand and we are serious about it and will hold firmly to it. At our Executive Committee meeting held on 7.12.89, we approved the setting up of a "Concern Group on the Right of Abode in the U.K. for Our Members" to deal with all matters relating to the right of abode issue and to make quick response when necessary.
Our Association belioves that you understand the feelings and wishes of junior police officors of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. If you can make a proper and satisfactory arrangement, we
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