TNAG-2179-FCO40-3116-Hong-Kong-nationality-international-support-1990 — Page 87

BACKGROUND

SAIAAS

1.

Mr Redmond (Don Valley, Labour) has not tabled any questions on Hong Kong nationality before. He does not appear to have a particular interest in immigration issues.

2. He asked questions on 30 January and 14 February about the ivory trade in Hong Kong.

3.

These questions appear to be prompted by:

i)

recent statements by MFA spokesmen on the Hong Kong nationality package;

ii) recent speculation in the press over international support.

SAIAAS