Hong Kong National Security Legislation - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 6:21 pm on 2 July 2020.

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Photo of Lord Carrington Lord Carrington Crossbench 6:21, 2 July 2020

My Lords, in announcing the decision on BNO passports, what consideration has been given to the likely Chinese reaction? I believe that there is a provision in an annexe to the joint declaration stating that BNOs will not have the right of abode in the UK. What happens if China retaliates by removing some of the Hong Kong rights of BNOs on the basis that they can no longer be considered citizens of Hong Kong? This is scarcely a comfort to those who wish to continue to work and live in Hong Kong.