normally transmissible beyond the first two generations born
in hong Kong).
(b) Their entitlement to British consular protection continues
whichever form of British nationality they may have (including
in the future Special Autonomous Region).
Administrative
(c) Right of abode for the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong in
the future is secured by the provisions of the Joint
Declaration and the Basic Law.
All BDTCs are eligible to apply for British citizenship under the British Nationality Scheme. Expect British
citizenship to be allocated to some 10,500 households under the second phase (opening early 1994).
Phased Programme for Registration as British National
(Overseas) BNOS
Essential that all BDTCs who want them should be guaranteed
BNO passports before the power to issue them ceases on 1 July
1997. Phased programme is the tool which will ensure that
the Hong Kong Government is able to process all applications and issue passsports in time.
Aware of misgivings in Hong Kong about having to give up
BDTC passports (for BNO passports) on registration as BNO. Think these are misplaced (no question of BNO being a "second
class" nationality status and anyway BNO passport holders
retain BDTC status until 30 June 1997), but recognise the
force of Hong Kong perceptions.
We are seeking solutions that might allay Hong Kong concerns
in this area. Have asked the Home Office to consider allowing British nationals in Hong Kong to hold BN (0) and BDTC passport
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