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Item &

JD/BL reference

b. Obtain a common

interpretation of the 'offspring' provision under JD 158 and JD 159

Action Officer*

*S for S

D of Imm PA

SECRET

- 2 -

Annex 1 Section XIV: Rights of Abode, Travel Documents Immigration and Nationality

CA Branch Liaison Officer: PAS(CA)5

Whether the

Chinese need

Date for

to be consulted/ informed and if so, timing

HMG/KG

to start deliberation

Consultation required. Continuing

June 1988

Present Position

Relevant Considerations

10th edition (June 1990)

Target Completion Date

Article 24 of

the Basic Law

has not been amended to

reflect

As soon as

understanding with the Chinese is secured

British

views.

(JD 158 - 159)

(BL Art. 24 )

h

interpretation may dangerwas as inviting

formal NRC interpretation

Further

consultation will be required.

* Please mark an '*' against the officer with overall responsibility.

CL15

SECRET

Redacted under FOI Exemption S 27(1)

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