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in Hong Kong, but if so, it will help HKG assess the likely level applications for citizenship and to plan accordingly.
24. As regards the families of beneficiaries, we propose that spouses and children under 18 should be eligible regardless of their country of residence of nationality. Any other policy risks defeating the object of the Bill by drawing beneficiaries to the UK in order to establish a common right of abode for the family as a whole. However, if the beneficiary ceases to reside in Hong Kong after receiving citizenship, we propose that he or she should not be able to transmit to a spouse married subsequently.
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25. The next step is a paper for OD(K), and an initial outline is attached at Annex E. However, its content is dependent on the outcome of the discussion on Monday. At that meeting, Ministers will wish to consider
the general shape of the citizenship package (paragraphs 3 and 4 and Annexes A and B)
between occupational groups
the allocation of places
places between (paragraph 6 9 and Annexes C and D)
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the criteria for allocating points (paragraph 10 and the pages at the back of Annex B)
the case for a special procedure for top people in the private sector (paragraph 12)
the case for dealing with Group I undertakings holders outside the nationality package (paragraph 16)
the viability and size of the secondment scheme (paragraph 20)
the question of the Hong Kong Garrison (paragraph 21)
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the proposals on eligibility (paragraphs 23 -
24); and
the key points to be discussed by OD (K).
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