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70. M. Ronald Adkins asked the Sec- retary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs what action he is taking to remove the emergency regulations in Hong Kong which permit any person to be detained for up to a year without triak

Mr. Gorony Roberts: My right hon. Friend bus discussed this matter with the Governor, who has under continuous review the need to retain these powers. They will not be retained longer than is essential in the interests of security.

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