§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Unofficial Members of the Hong Kong Executive and Legislative Councils about the possible conflict between the grant of limited rights under the British Nationality Act 1981 to Hong Kong citizens and the rejection of dual nationality under article 3 of the Chinese nationality law of 10 September 1980.
§ Mr. LuceIt would not be proper for me to comment on the discussions my right hon. and learned Friend has had with Unofficial Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils. But I can confirm that the question of nationality is under discussion with the Chinese in the context of the negotiations about the future of Hong Kong.