TNAG-2082-FCO40-2963-Policy-on-visas-and-entry-certificates-in-Hong-Kong-1990 — Page 87

From The Minister of State

The Hon Francis Maude MP

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

London SW1A 2AH

23 May 1990

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Sir Hugh Rossi MP

House of Commons

S 1 JUN1990

London

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Mr Strok

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Dear Hugh

Thank you for your letter of 17 April 1990 enclosing one

from your constituent, Mr J L Brennan of 30 Tetherdown,

London N10, seeking clarification of certain aspects of

the Hong Kong Government's visa policy.

First of all let me say that I am sorry that Mr Brennan and his wife were put through this unhappy experience.

The background is that, for political and security

reasons, the Hong Kong Government have long adopted a

restrictive policy on the entry of nationals from East

European countries, irrespective of their places of

residence. Under this policy, social visits are not

normally allowed.