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people have similar abilities and attributes, would inappropriate for the limited number of really key entrepreneurs who can be quite readily identified. If they were to be included in the GAS, So many special provisions would have to be constructed for them (the age criteria would, for example, have
to be disapplied) that
that the integrity of the scheme would be
weakened.
22. I therefore recommend that the Governor should be given
discretion to make recommendations to me on a case by case basis
for a limited number of grants of citizenship to key entrepreneurs. I will give further thought to the sort of factors which I would wish to see set out by the Governor in supporting each case. These might include, for example, extent of investments, numbers employed, and philanthropic contributions to the social well-being of Hong Kong. My present feeling is
that the numbers should be of the order of 500 or so places in this category, subject to my informing colleagues at our meeting of my further thoughts when I have had an opportunity to consider
the Governor's views.
Disciplined Services Scheme
23. This is defined in paragraphs 22-29 of Annex A. The scheme will cover the police, prisons, fire, customs and immigration
services, together with the Auxiliary Air Force and the Independent Commission Against Corruption. (It does not include
the Garrison). Assurances will be allocated on the basis of a
points scheme similar to that for the GAS. The 7,000 places
available will mean that one in six of those falling to be
considered under the scheme will be granted citizenship.
Sensitive Services Scheme
24. This scheme (described in paragraph 30-35 of Annex A) is for
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