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Under-Secretary by 70 Noon on Thunday
12 December
La* Mr. Ronald Atkins (Preston, North): To ask the
Secret ry of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what action he is taking to remove the emergency regulations in Hong Kong which permits any person to be detained for up to a year without trial.
16 December, 1968.
The Cenowy
Autor Miser
My w.hon. friend Ther
who
I have discussed this matter with the Governor, 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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