TNAG-2198-FCO40-3152-Hong-Kong-nationality-spouses-and-widows-of-British-expatria-1990 — Page 126

From: The Rt. Hon. Paul Channon, M.P.

[1 6 MAY 1990

HOUSE OF COMMONS

LONDON SW1A 0AA

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I wrote to you a little time ago about the question of non British spouses of British citizens in Hong Kong.

I have now received the enclosed paper from them which shows, as I feared during the second reading of the debate, that they are still extremely concerned about the situation. I would be grateful if this matter could be urgently studied. If necessary I would be prepared

to put down an amendment at the report stage of the Bill, but I would much prefer not to have to do so.

I wonder if it would be helpful, provided some of them are in London, if I could perhaps bring a small deputation to see you to discuss this matter before the Hong Kong Bill completes its passage in the House of Commons.

I am copying this letter to Douglas Hurd.

S. Dent

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The Rt. Hon. David Waddington, QC, MP

Secretary of State,

Home Office,

Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1

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