SECRET
Annex to Brief No. 1.
Proposal that certain long-term prisoners in Hong Kong
should be removed to the United Kingdom to serve out their
sentences.
Further information received from the Home Office is to the
effect that the matter is one which would need to be considered by
Ministers and possibly by the Cabinet. Meanwhile, the Home Office
are asking for further details on the following points:-
(1) the numbers of prisoners likely to be involved.
Large numbers would present them with severe
difficulties;
(2) will the prisoners be able to speak English?
2.
It would be helpful if this information could be obtained
during the Hinister's visit.
Hong Kong Department,
October, 1967.
SECRET
File Capes