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Parliamentary Unit

HONG KONG: PQS ON CORRUPTION: MR JAMES JOHNSON MP

1. Mir James Johnson MP (Labour Kingston-upon-Hull West) has put down two Questions for priority Written Answer on 20 July about the use of intimidation in corruption cases in Hong Kong.

2. Air Johnson, who visited Hong Kong three years ago, maintains a regular interest in Hong Kong affairs. This has focused on three issues in particular: the composition of the Legislative Council, social conditions in Hong Kong and corruption, about

He also called on Flag A which he tabled three PQs in March this year.

Lord Goronwy-Roberts last year to discuss the possibility of some kind of parliamentary enquiry into Hong Kong.

Flag B

3. I submit draft replies based on information supplied by the Hong Kong Government (Hong Kong telegram no. 718 of 19 July).

19 July 1977

f.A.B.Send.

J A B Stewart

Hong Kong & General Dept

CC:

PS/Lord Goronwy-Roberts

Na Contazzi OTT.

Mr Hawley

Mr Rushford

OPA

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