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LegCo Subcommittee on Nationality Delegation

We learnt from OMLEGO (London) that the LegCo Subcommittee on Nationality delegation intends to be vocal and active during its visit to London from 8-10 June.

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We are reviewing our briefing programme, with a view to pre- empting the lobbying efforts of the delegation. We have also informed the FCO who we understand are considering the action that they should take to counteract that of the delegation. Action under consideration, we understand, includes the issuing of a "Dear Colleague" letter by the appropriate minister to Members of

Parliament.

OMLEGO (London) has, so far,

far, arranged for the delegation to meet the following:

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Person/Group

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British-Hong

Kong

Parliamentary Group

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Foreign Affairs

Committee

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Sir Teddy Taylor, MP

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Sir Ivan Lawrence, MP

Jack Cunningham & Allan Rogers, MPs

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Ernie Ross, MP

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Lord Richard

Remark

Vice-Chairman, Tory Backbench Committee on Home Affairs

Chairman, Home Affairs Select Committee

Labour Frontbench Spokesman on Foreign Affairs

Chairman, Labour Backbench Committee on Foreign Affairs

Opposition Leader in the House of Lords

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