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simultaneously in the run-up to 1997. We believe such a course, if possible, would be positively received in Hong

Kong.

There is provision in the legislation for consideration of

late applications. The detail of arrangements has yet to be

decided.

Registration of children of "split families"

Good progress on processing applications for British

citizenship for these individuals. I have written to Mrs Tu

to let her know that the Home Office have received 211

applications from 143 families and have approved 184

applications. None have so far been refused.

British citizenship for wives and widows

of ex-servicemen (if raised)

These ladies may settle in the UK at any time.

- Have asked the Home Office to examine again what scope there

might be under the British Nationality Act 1981 to grant citizenship to the ladies in question without the necessity of a long stay in the United Kingdom before qualification.

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