Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 5168

Hong Kong: British National (Overseas)

Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 17 September 2024

Question

Katie White

LabourLeeds North West

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure the Hong Kong government recognises the British National (Overseas) passport.

Answer

Catherine West
The UK will continue to stand up for the rights of the people of Hong Kong, as we have demonstrated by introducing the bespoke immigration route for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) status holders and their eligible family members.