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the process of registration should be covered by receipts from those applying
applying under the scheme and by those successfully registered under the Act. In the UK, as you are aware, charges are made to cover the costs of registering and naturalising British citizens. I cannot see that it could
that it could reasonably be argued that Hong Kong people would object to having to pay the d costs arising from the operation.
In deciding how the registrations under the 1990 Act should be carried out, HMG has, throughout, aimed at devising procedures which will ensure that certificates can be issued, and the data relating to recipients stored, as quickly, efficiently and securely as possible. In Hong Kong's interests
we remain dedicated to this important objective. To this end, it has been decided that a system such as the one under discussion is needed by the UK team; and the expense incurred in its procurement will thus fall to be reimbursed by the Governor. Because of the importance which we all attach to the early issue of certificates, we have to devise a means of procurement which ensures that the system can be obtained with the minimum of delay. But rather than simply procuring the system and presenting HKG with the Bill, HMG is seeking HKG's valuable advice on the technical requirements and ensuring that they are satisfied that value for money is being obtained.
In the light of the above, I hope that HKG will be able to agree that
should continue to pursue what is surely the speediest course and provide the undertakings which I set out in my letter of 8 January to Mrs Ching (to whom a copy of this letter goes).
I am copying this and previous relevant correspondence to
John Morris at the FCO.
yours ever
Jeremy.
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