possible for disciplined services to be covered by general
allocation scheme. However, GAS specifically designed to give
priority to groups with high emigration rates. Disciplined
services would get few places, because not emigrating, though are
leaving current jobs for less exposed occupations. Need
reassurance key role in run up to 1997. justified.
Eligibility
Separate allocation
Eligibility for all four schemes: BDTCS, BN(0)s as planned.
Further consideration has led to conclusion that other British
nationals with no conditions on stay in Hong Kong, and
Certificate of Identity holders and British nationals who have
applied for BDTC status by date of enactment of Bill, should be
eligible. These groups include key personnel, and some have
already submitted applications for BDTC.
For all these groups, only those resident in Hong Kong will be
eligible.
Distribution of Places
Proposed distribution at Annex A.
Majority of places (36,400)
to general allocation scheme. 7,000 for disciplined services.
6,300 to sensitive services. [Query 500] to secondment scheme.
In all but last category, some (in total 14%) held back from
initial allocation for distribution nearer 1997 to those moving
into key positions. Expected that overall nearly two-thirds
places will go to private sector.
Selection Methods
Details of proposed selection methods for each component set out
in paper at Annex B still a working document subject to further
refinement. In general, citizenship granted by Home Secretary
on basis of recommendations from Governor. Home Secretary will
be able to reject recommendations of Governor only in limited
circumstances, which will be defined in the Bill ie where
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