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Speciality Metals (United States Embargo)
Mr. Squire asked the Lord Privy Seal whether Her Majesty's Government will make a formal protest to the United States Government at the recently announced embargo on the import of speciality metals into the United States of America for their military equipment.
Mr. Hurd: The Government have already expressed strong concern to the United States Administration about the legislation passed by Congress limiting the ability of the United States Department of Defence to purchase speciality metals from abroad. This legislation, embodied in the fiscal year 1982 Defence Appropriations Act, is potentially damaging to prospective sales of British defence equipment. The Government have been assured that the United States Administration intend to submit new legislation to amend the Act and overcome the problem.
Ms. Christine Vertucci
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal for how long Ms. Christine Vertucci has resided in Hong Kong; if her visa has been extended in the past; what is her occupation; and if she has been charged with any offence during her stay.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Ms. Vertucci has been resident in Hong Kong since January 1978 and her stay has been renewed at six-monthly intervals since then. She has been employed as an assistant editor. She has not been charged with any offence in Hong Kong.
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal what are the reasons for the proposed deportation from Hong Kong of Ms. Christine Vettucci; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Ms. Vertucci is not being deported but will be required to leave when her permitted period of residence expires. I understand that she will be lodging an appeal with the Governor in Council. It would be improper for me to comment in advance of that appeal being heard.
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the United States consulate general in Hong Kong made any representations to the Hong Kong Government concerning the proposed deportation of Ms. Christine Vertucci; to what effect; and what reply has been sent.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: No representations have been made by the United States consulate general.
Hong Kong
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal whether there has been any recent change in the criteria of the Hong Kong Immigration Department on the renewal of residence visas.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: No.
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the appointment of the new Governor of Hong Kong.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Sir Edward Youde has been appointed the next Governor of Hong Kong. He is expected to take up his appointment in May.
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Written Answers
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal what the prefix “CR" in the reference number of an individual's file at the Hong Kong Immigration Department means.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Confidential Registry.
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal what statutory powers exist in Hong Kong to allow the revocation or non- renewal of a residence visa.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: Under the Immigration Ordinance any person without the right to land in Hong Kong needs permission to enter or remain. Permission to remain may be for a specific period. When that period expires and if it has not been extended the person is required to leave.
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will now answer questions on the reports of the Standing Committee on Pressure Groups in Hong Kong.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: No. The committee's reports remain confidential.
Peking (Visit)
Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on his recent visit to Peking.
Mr. Humphrey Atkins: I visited China from 4 to 8 January at the invitation of the Chinese Government as part of a tour to the Far East. In Peking I had two meetings with Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Canming and I called on Vice Premier Ji Pengfei and Premier Zhao Ziyang.
We had very useful discussions, covering a wide range of international and bilateral issues. We agreed that there was great scope for development of Sino-British trade. Both sides expressed themselves pleased with the development of contacts between Guandong province and Hong Kong. It is also clear to me that the Chinese Government will soon be studying the question of their attitude to the territory's future, taking into account its value as a free port and a centre of commerce and trade.
Before leaving China I spent a day in Shanghai where I met the mayor and representatives of the British business community.
This was a successful and useful visit which confirmed the excellence of our relations with China.
TRADE
Manufactures (Exports)
Mr. Austin Mitchell asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is his estimate of the fall in the volume of exports of manufactures in October, excluding the element known as catching up; and how this was divided between finished and semi-finished goods.
Mr. Peter Rees: The volume of total exports in October rose by 3 per cent, compared with September. This figure takes into account an adjustment for the change in documentation procedure, which I assume is the meaning of the hon. Gentleman's reference to "catching up". It is not possible to allocate this adjustment between commodity groups.
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