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Hong Kong correspondence, 1984-08 - 1996-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 3/2/1/76

Scope and Contents

Correspondence with the general public on immigration from Hong Kong to Britain. Correspondents include: Francis Maude, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, writing to a constituent on the reasons for giving British citizenship to people from Hong Kong; Lydia Dunn, Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council, on the Draft Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order (2); Clement Freud and Richard Luce, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Frederick Silvester.

Also includes: copy of a statement by Douglas Hurd, Foreign Secretary, on improving confidence in Hong Kong (1989); draft speech by Lydia Dunn on the White Paper on the Draft Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order; petition by the Council of Hong Kong Indian Associations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1984-08 - 1996-04

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.

Extent

1 file(s)

Language of Materials

English

Date information

DateText: The majority of folios date from 1984 to 1990.

Finding aid date

2002-07-02 08:52:58+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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