HC Deb 29 January 1973 vol 849 c277W
7. Mr. Grieve

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he has for extending the ratification of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights to include the colony of Hong Kong.

Mr. Anthony Royle

None.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many of the citizens of the United Kingdom and colonies resident in Hong Kong are entitled as of right to come to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies who derive their citizenship from a connection with a dependent territory do not by virtue of that citizenship have a right of abode in the United Kingdom. They are subject to control under the Immigration Act 1971.

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