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Mr. Gaminara
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Mr. Jenkin, MP, called on the Minister of State at 10.15 yesterday morning as arranged.
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Mr. Jenkin made it clear at the outset that he had no personal knowledge of Hong Kong or of Mr. Chu Leung. He believed that Sgt.Chu had been advised to write to him by Mrs. Elsie Elliott. Mr. Jenkin's only interest in the matter was to ensure that no injustice had been done to an individual.
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Lord Shepherd said that the case of Chu Leung could only be looked at in the circumstances of ong Kong. The police there have a difficult task to perform. They are a loyal and conscientious force, morale is good and there is a strong esprit de corps. It had also to be recognised that anyone reviewing this particular case, either in London or Hong Kong, had to take decisions from records which had
been produced over six years ago. Witnesses were no longer available. The Minister of State went on to refer to the delicate political situation which leads to attempts by both the KNT and the Communists to infiltrate the Special Branch of the Hong Kong police.
4. Lord Shepherd then went on to describe the events leading up to Chu Leung's dismissal from the Hong Kong police force. He also touched upon the Committee of Inquiry which had been convened to consider whether or not Chu Leung should be deprived of his British nationality.
After outlining this background,
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After listening to this account, Mr. Jenkin raised two questions. The first was: Did Sgt. Chu conduct his own defence or was he
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