REFERENCES
MILLER.
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NOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTARIES
WHY WERE THESE MEN DISMISSED UNDER COLONIAL REGULATION 55 RATHER THAN CHARGED IN THE HONG KONG COURTS?
1. The decision that they should no longer hold office was taken in the public interest after full consideration of the circumstances in each case. I cannot disclose the reasons
on which the decision was based in any particular case.
WERE THE OFFICERS CONCERNED DISMISSED FOR CORRUPTION?
2. I cannot disclose the reasons on which the decision was
reached in any particular case.
WHY HAVE CHARGES NOT BEEN BROUGHT AGAINST MORE OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE YAU MA TEI FRUIT MARKET CASE?
3. The decisions on prosecutions are for the Attorney-
General of Hong Kong.
comment.
It would not be appropriate for me to
ARE THE OFFICERS BEING DISMISSED WITHOUT BENEFITS?
4.
The officers concerned will retain all their terminal
benefits. In accordance with normal practice, those occupying Government quarters will be allowed to remain in them for
up to six months, subject to payment of rent.
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