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Chairman:
THE ROUND TABLE
(National Association of Great Britain and Ireland)
TABLE No. 190
Holt and District
Mr. Bert Hazell, M.P.,
The House of Commons,
Westminster, LONDON, V.1.
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21st December, 1967.
Dear Mr. Hazell,
At the last meeting of Holt and District Round Table (Number 190) our
guest speaker, a Journalist, told us of the case of Tony Grey of
Norwich. Tony was working for Reutar's in Poking at the time of the
troubles there. We were told that as a reprisal for the arrest of three
Journalists in Hong Kong, Tony was arrested and detained in his flat
with an armed Chinese guard. His chauffeur was also arrested and put
before the masses as a British spy. This was four months ago and nothing
has been heard of him since. There is now no light in his room at night.
His mother who lived at Malvern Road, Norwich, but has since moved to
Scotland, is almost beside herself with worry. Tony is her only son.
May I ask you on behalf of the majority of our Table to do
something?
Yours sincerely,
J. H. PERRY-WARNES
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FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION ANSWERED ON 21 DECEMBER.
MR.A.ROYLE ASKED THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS IF HE WILL
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO REIMPOSE RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT ON THE
CORRESPONDENT OF THE NEW CHINA NEWS AGENCY STATIONED IN LONDON,
IN VIEW OF THE TREATMENT OF MR. ANTONY GREY, REUTER'S CORRESPONDENT IN
PEKING.
MR. WILLIAM RODGERS: THE NCNA STAFF ARE SUBJECT TO THE SAME MOVEMENT
RESTRICTIONS AS OTHER CHINESE OFFICIALS IN THIS COUNTRY. MY RIGHT HON.
FRIEND IS READY TO CONSIDER MODIFYING THE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS APPLYING
TO THE AGENCY STAFF IF IT SEEMED THAT THIS WOULD HELP MR.GREY'S
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UNITED STATES (SCOTTISH EMIGRANTS)
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne asked the Secre- tary of State for Foreign Affairs
whether, of the increase in the number of ecking to emigrate from
Scotland United States of America, he will de facilities in Scotland for
the United States Government to enable it to assist those needing to
obtain United States immigration visas.
Mr. Goronwy Roberts: It is for the Government of the United States to
con- sider what arrangements are required for this purpose. There is
already à Consul- General of the United States in Edin- burgh and I have
received no approach
from the United States authorities for the establishment of further
consular post in Scotland.
BRITISH MISSIONS (COMMERCIAL STAFF)
Mr. Moonman asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) how
many posts for additional commercial staff in Her Majesty's embassies
have so far been approved since devaluation; and when such persons are
expected to take up their duties;
(2) how many posts for additional commercial staff in High Commission
offices have so far been approved since / devaluation; and when such
persons are
expected to take up their duties.
Mr. William Rodgers: None, yet, but as my right hon. Friend told the
House on 11th December, instructions have been issued to all Heads of
Mission to divert staff to trade promotion, if necessary at the expense
of other work, wherever the demand for commercial services from United
Kingdom exporters may require it. [Vol. 756, c. 19.]
CHINA NEWS AGENCY (LONDON CORRESPONDENT) Mr. A. Royle asked the
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will take immediate action
to reimpose restriction of movement on the correspondent of the new
China News Agency stationed in London, in view of the treatment of
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Mr. Anthony Gray, Reuter's correspon- dent in Peking.
Mr. William Rodgers: The New China News Agency staff are subject to the
same movement restrictions as other Chinese officials in this country.
My right hon. Friend is ready to consider modifying the travel
restrictions applying to the Agency staff if it seemed that this would
help Mr. Gray's position.
FRENCH TANKER
Mr. Evelyn King asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether
he proposes to offer an apology to France fired across the bows of an
unarmed in respect of the British frigate which
French tanker off Beira.
As my
Mr. William Rodgers: No. right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for
Defence stated yesterday, the com- manding officer of the British
frigate acted throughout the incident in pur- suance of the Security
Council Resolu- tion of 9th April, 1966.
ADEN
Rear-Admiral Giles asked the Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs
whether he is still satisfied a to the safety of remaining Briting
subjects in Aden since the final withdrawal of British forces; and
whether he will make a statement.
Mr. William Rodgers: There has been no significant change in the
position since my right hon. I riend's reply to the right hon. Gentleman
the Member for Kingston-upon-Thames (Mr. Boyd- Carpenter) on 29th
November. The situa- tion in Aden remains quiet.-[Vol. 755, c. 439.]
MINISTRY OF LABOUR
Knockshinnoch Colliery
53. Mr. Emrys Hughes asked the Minister of Labour how many men are
likely to lose their employment as a result of the proposed closure of
the Knockshin- noch colliery, South Ayrshire; and what other employment
is likely to be avail- able for them.
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Mr. Royle clearly put down this question immediately
after receiving the answer to his question yesterday, in
which it was stated that our representations on behalf of
Mr. Grey had not been successful.
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Mr. Royle's previous question, we have been considering
whether it would be desirable to encourage publicity about
Mr. Grey's case and were on the point of discussing the
matter further with Reuters. In the meantime, Mr. Hopson
has recommended in Peking telegram No. 358 that the time is
coming for the case to be fully publicised. We shall have
to consider carefully, in consultation with Reuters, the
nature and timing of such publicity, and any other action
on Mr. Grey's behalf. This could conceivably include the
selective imposition of tighter restrictions on N.C.N.A. in
London, though considerable practical difficulties would be
involved and we should meet strong opposition from the Home
Office. A decision cannot be made immediately. The draft
reply, in which News Department concur, is therefore framed
in such a way as to leave us freedom of action.
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FOLLOWING IS TEXT OF PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION ANSWERED ON 20 DECEMBER,
MR. ANTHONY ROYLE. TO ASK THESECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
WHAT ACTION HE IS TAKING TO SECURE THE RELEASE FROM HOUSE DETENTION OF
ANTHONY GREY, REUTERS' CORRESPONDENT IN PEKING: AND IF HE WILL MAKE A
STATEMENT.
MR. WILLIAM RODGERS.
MR. GREY WAS PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST ON 23RD OF JULY. NO ONE HAS BEEN
PERMITTED TO VISIT HIM AND SINCE THE 18TH OF AUGUST ALL COMMUNICATION
WITH HIM BY TELEPHONE HAS BEEN CUT OFF. HOWEVER I HAVE NO REASON TO
BELIEVE THAT HE HAS BEEN HARMED PHYSICALLY. REPEATED ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN
MADE BOTH IN LONDON AND IN PEKING TO SECURE CONSULAR ACCESS AND TO
DISCOVER WHAT CHARGES, IF ANY, HAVE BEEN MADE AGAINST MR. GREY. I REGRET
TO SAY THAT THESE HAVE ALL SO FAR BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
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continue to keep this under review in the light of all relevant
considerations.
The West Indies Act, 1967, lays the responsibility for the external
affairs of the State on Her Majesty's Government, We shall continue
therefore to discharge this responsibility.
Commonwealth Sanctions Committee
Mr. Wall asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he
will make a statement on the results of the latest meeting of the
Commonwealth Sanctions Committee.
Mr. George Thomas: I have nothing to add to the communiqué issued to the
Press after the last meeting on 13th December.
The proceedings of the Committee are confidential.
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Sunderland (Minister's Visit)
Mr. Willey asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he
will make a further statement on the action he has taken pursuant to the
visit of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Sunderland.
Mr. Frederick Lee: As my right hon. Friend has already been informed,
the Poard of Trade are considering the acqui- sition of land at
Pennywell for industrial development. As regards the other mat- ters
raised during my visit, I cannot add to the reply I gave him on 16th
Novem- ber. [Vol. 754, c. 621-2.]
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
British Museum Library
Mr. Hamling asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science
whether he will make a statement on his policy with regard to the
separate units of the British Muscum Library.
Written Answers
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There will be consultations between the Government and the institutions
and others concerned about the Committee's recommendations. Subject to
what may emerge from the report and these con- sultations, there are
some obvious ad- vantages in uniting those parts of the library now
separated from each other. Decisions on the number of books to be stored
in central London must also await the Committee's report.
GREECE
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan asked the Sec- retary of State for Foreign Affairs
whether it is now the intention of Her Majesty's Government to recognise
the present Government of Greece.
Mr. William Rodgers: I have nothing to add to what I told my hon. Friend
the Member for Liverpool, Walton (Mr. Heffer) on 19th December.-[Vol.
756, c. 377-8.]
GIBRALTAR
Sir J. Rodgers asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what new
pro- posals he will place before the Spanish Government in view of the
decision of the United Nations Committee on the recent referendum held
in Gibraltar.
Mr. William Rodgers : None.
PEKING (MR. GREY)
Mr. A. Royle asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what