HC Deb 16 January 1986 vol 89 cc625-6W
Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement regarding the rights of Hong Kong British Dependent Territories citizens in the light of the motion passed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong at its session on Wednesday 8 January.

Mr. Waddington

The Government's proposals for the future nationality status of Hong Kong British Dependent Territories citizens and related matters were set out in a White Paper (Cmnd. 9637) published on 17 October 1985. I am aware of the motion passed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong on 8 January. The House will have an opportunity to consider all these matters when it debates the White Paper later today. The Government will take careful account of the views expressed.