REFERENCES
Hansard Vol.775
Col.450W.
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FLAGA Question by Mfr. Allaun answered on 19th December, 1968
NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
When confined to their cells the prisoners concerned have been allowed any privileges possible in the circumstances, such as the receipt of reading matter and visitors, and (as stated in the regulations) enjoy their usual exercise periods.
2. Confinement to cells in these circumstances has involved
no element of the punishment of separate confinement.
Confinement of Communist Prisoners
3.
as a result of
Some communist prisoners have been confined to cells
refusing to work. As indicated in the reply none are so confined at the present time.
Confinement of Detainees
4. Persons detained in Hong Kong under emergency
regulations are not required to work and in their case the
issue has never arisen.