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<p>As the Foreign Secretary said in Parliament on 1 July, we constantly assess the
numbers of those expected to take up the bespoke immigration route which we will put
in place for British Nationals (Overseas) (BN(O)s) and their dependants. We estimate
that there are up to 2.9 million status holders eligible for BN(O) passports. Of those,
there are around 350,000 passport holders.</p><p>We recognise that there will be people
from Hong Kong who do not qualify for these new arrangements. The Foreign Secretary
is coordinating closely with international partners, particularly those with specific
and close relationships with Hong Kong, to discuss what support they might provide.</p><p>When
it comes to Hong Kong, the UK will honour its historic responsibilities. We will continue
to bring together our international partners, to stand up for the people of Hong Kong,
to call out the violations of their freedoms, and to hold China to its obligations,
assumed under international law.</p>
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