§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of the People's Republic of China concerning the status of British overseas citizens in Hong Kong after 1997; what assurances he has received; and if lie will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeThe right of abode of British overseas citizens in Hong Kong after 1997 is safeguarded under the agreement with the Chinese Government, and is set out in section XIV of annex 1 to the joint declaration.