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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION
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Procedure Volume 5 for guidance. Text of question as follows:
†The Lord Brockway-To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Governor-in-Council of Hong Kong has rejected the appeal of Christine Vertucci, an American lawyer active in support of human rights and better conditions for women workers, against the refusal of renewal of her visa; if so, on what grounds; and whether they approve of this decision. [15th February.]
LOTED CARRINGTON
The Governor-in-Council decided on 9 February to confirm the
Director of Immigration's decision not to grant Ms Vertucci an
extension of stay. It is not the practice of the Hong Kong
Government to state the grounds for such decisions. This action
is the responsibility of the Hong Kong Government and does not
require Her Majesty's Government's approval.
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