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Written ers 18 FEBRUARY 1976 Affaire what has been the expansion in the public sector of education in providing more vocational training places in tech- nical instiries in Hong Kong over the last three years.
Mr. Denals: The total enrolment in technical institutes has increased fromi 11,405 at the beginning of the academic year in 1970, to 14.315 in 1975, an increase of 26 \per cent.
Mr. James Joguson asked the Secre tary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs how many Hong Kong police offears since January 1973, giving their rank, race and place from which notification was made, have while on leave overseas (a) resigned, (b) sought premature retirement, or (2) retired ; and how many of these were under investiga- tion for alleged corruption.
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Mr. Ennals: Since January 1973, 10 officers have applied to resign While on leave overseas, Four applications were approved: two from Chinese Xenior inspectors in Canada and Nicaragua one from a Chinese chief inspector in the United States; and one from an patriate inspector in the United Kingdom. Four applications were not approved and the officers have been dismissed. Two of these applications were made by Chinese chief inspectors in Tiawan and two from Chinese station sergeants in Macao and Taiwan respectively. Two further applications to resign are pending.
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One officer, still serving in Hong Kong, has sought premature retirement, officer has suddenly and unexpectedly retired.
Six officers among those concerned Arc under investigation for alleged corruption.
Mr. James Johnson asked the Secre- tary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs how many Hong Kong officers have emigrated to Canad. and other places who were suspected of being in possession of substantial corrupt receipts; and what specific action, where found necessary, has been taken by the
authorities.
Mr. Ennals: Nine Royal Hong Kong Police officers suspected of corruption are believed to be residing in Canada and 33 in other countries. The Indepen- dent Commission Against Corruption is
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Wrine fawers taking action, where necessary, to seek evidence which would support criminal charges and to secure the arrest and ex- tradition of suspects to Hong Kong for trial wherever possible.
Mr. Ronald Atkins asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what percentage of Government expenditure in Hong Kong is social wel- fare spending.
Mr. Eonols : Expenditure on social ser- vices generally in the financial year 1975- 76 is estimated at HK dollars 2.264 mil-
lioa, which represents 34 per cent. of total estimated Government expenditure. Of this social welfare accounts for HK dellars 312 millica, 4-7 per cent. of total ¡festimated Government expenditure.
Diplomatic Service (Costs)
Mr. Spearing asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the approximate annual cost in pounds sterling of Her Majesty's Foreign Service in nations which are members of the EEC or NATO, the Commonwealth and the rest of the world, respectively.
Mr. Ennals: The estimated annual net casts for each of the groups are follows:
EBC countries NAXO countries Commonwealth Rest of the world
£16 million
£29 million
countries
£19 million
£33 million
Middle East
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Mr. Dykes asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has for an early meeting with the United States Secretary of State, Dr. Kissinger, to discuss Middie East peace prospects.
Mr. Eunals: There is a frequent ex- change of views with Me United States Middle East. My right hon. Friend has Government on the situation in the no plans for an early meeting with Dr. Kissinger to discuss the subject.
Madagascar
Mr. Spearing asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Emi assy in Madagascar for the last f Allairs what was the cost of Her Majesty's