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explore with HKG how to define the proposed residence requirement for heads of households;

what deadline to set for receipt of BDTC applications;

given to knowledge of English and

weight to be given

employment by British firms/institutions;

weighting given to Crown Service to ensure consistence with acceptable public/private sector ratio;

extent of checks on suitability/character;

practicalities of handling applications citizenship, and likely costs;

for

how UK team would operate (what information HKG would

forward with Governor's recommendation);

security arrangements necessary for HKID to issue

passports as agent for UKG;

anti-corruption measures;

judicial review in Hong Kong.

Meet employers to assess demand in Hong Kong for Secondment

Scheme.

Week beginning 19 February

Prepare submission to Ministers (? with draft for ODK).

Discuss with Legal Advisers any key points for amendment of

instructions.

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