4 February 1974
La. Mr Mr Carter (Birmingham, Northfield): To ask the
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he expects the investigations into corruption now taking place in Hong Kong to be completed; and to whom the report will be handed.
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MR PETER BLAKER
As I informed the honourable Member in my reply on 21 January, the Governor has set up an independent Anti-Corruption Commission. The Commissioner, who will be subject to the control and direction of the Governor, has been appointed and the Commission starts operations this month. The Commission is a permanent body and its functions broadly are to investigate complaints of corruption, to take steps for the prevention or corruption and to enlist community support in its elimination. Its work will be continuous and long-term. It is not a Commission of inquiry in the sense suggested in the Question, though the Commissioner will be required to report annually to the Governor and the Legislative Council.
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