17 JUNE 1989, Page 24

Sir: Rather than the Government giving the right of abode

in this country to all UK passport holders currently living in Hong Kong should we not have the opportunity to decide for ourselves? A referendum on the issue would, at least, enable us to demonstrate the true nature of our demo- cracy.

Laurence Hicks

6 Stamford Lodge, Chesham Place, Bowdon, Altrincham Cheshire