HL Deb 18 November 1996 vol 575 cc121-2WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Answer given by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey on 6th November 1996 (WA 59), whether they will give the right of abode in the United Kingdom to those members of Hong Kong ethnic minorities who have British dependent territories citizenship and no other form of nationality and who will continue to hold British nationality after the transition.

Lord Chesham

We do not believe that there are sufficient grounds for granting the right of abode in the United Kingdom to this group. Their home is in Hong Kong and their position there is secure. In the unlikely event that they come under pressure to leave Hong Kong, my right honourable friend the Prime Minister has guaranteed admission to and settlement in this country.