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4.

The main facts of the case come from a report by the

Hong Kong Immigration Department and also background from

the Scottish Criminal Record Office. The delay in replying is due to the need for consultation with other Departments in the FCO, Hong Kong and the Criminal Record Office in

Glasgow.

5.

Consular Department were quick on their feet and able to

help Mr Boyle on this occasion, but the rest of his problem is UK policy on criminal records, which is not an FCO

responsibility. Hong Kong Immigration seem to have dealt quite fairly with Mr Boyle and his family.

Thani

J C Morris

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