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CHAN Chun-keung
27214
29.7.71
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CHAN Kai-yu
28446
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2.6.72
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CHAN King-hung
27212
6
29.7.71
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GAN rat
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27213
29.7.71
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CHUN Van-po
27217
29.7.71
FUNG Chun-sing
32868
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27205
5.8.71
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27207
29.7.71
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27211
29.7.71
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27202
5.8.71
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27215
29.7.72
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27200
5.8.71
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27209
29.7.71
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NG Pak-yuen
27216
29.7.71
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NO Sui-tai
27203
29.7.71
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1166
29.7.71
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TROK LÁB-Pun
27220
29.7.71
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T801 Sung-kvong
27219
29.7.71
19.
VAN Fung-kwai
7167
29.7.71
20.
VONG Pui-SUBJ
27218
29.7.71
21.
VONG sik-kei
27204
29.7.71
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WONG SUM
27201
29.7.71
23.
YIU KAN-WAL
27208
29.7.71
24.
YU Tung
27206
29.7.71
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The Hongkong Government released yesterday 24 Chinese terrorists held in
prison slace the 1967 riots, in which 51 died. " Their sentences were
reduced by from five to 18 months.
A 25th prisoner whose seni tence was also reduced will be released in
May. This will leave 48 of the 2,000 arrested in the. riots still in
prison.
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between China and Britain and demands for their freedom published in
Hong- kong's left-wing newspapers in December.
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role in the affair, merely saying: "All the releases were effected
according to established review 'procedures."
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detention for involve- ment in the riots of 1987, I was sapounced
yesterday.
The prisoners have all had their sentence, shortened, und all but two
were due out in July, so that the extent of the remis sion granted by
the Hong Kong Government has been fairly modest. The remaining prisoners
Include two under Ble sentences and one due for release in 1977.
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Affairs at the Foreignį Offee on Wednesday. No com Armation of this,
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FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH
AFFAIRS
European Economic Community
85. Mr. Marten asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs if he will now make it a condition of any agreement to enter the
European Economic Community that Common- wealth citizens acquiring
British citizen. ship shall have the same rights as other British
citizens to enter the labour markets of the enlarged Community should
Great Britain join the European Economic Community.
Mr. Rippon: We accept the Com- munity's policy on free movement of
labour. We expect before long to clarify with the Communities the
position of British citizens in relation to the Com munities' provisions
on free movement of labour. In so doing we shall bear in mind the case
of those who acquire British citizenship by registration.
Mr. Dormand asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs whether he has yet decided to issue a simplified guide to the
political_and economic implications of joining the Com mon Market to be
made widely available, free of charge, through post offices and other
public agencies.
Mr. Rippon: No. Her Majesty's Government continue to keep under re- view
the means of keeping the public informed on questions connected with our
application for membership of the European Economic Community.
Hong Kong (Prison Sentences)
Mr. Blaker asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs what are the arrangements in Hong Kong for the review of
sentences of long-term prisoners.
Mr. Anthony Royle: It is normal for the sentences of all long-term
prisoners in Hong Kong to be reviewed regularly by the Prison Board of
Review which makes recommendations to the Governor. The prisoner's state
of health and conduct in prison and the circumstances of his offence are
all taken into account during this review together with any other
relevant factors. At a recent meeting, for example. the Board
recommended that the varying
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sentences passed on a number of prisoners for comparable offences should
be brought into line. As a result some 24 prisoners are being released
on 25th February in accordance with the Governor's instruc- tions.
British Embassies
Mr. William Elamilton asked the Sec- retary of State for Foreign and
Common- wealth Affairs if he will initiate an independent inquiry into
the staffing of all British overseas embassies.
Mr. Anthony Royle: No.
United Nations Disaster Agency
Mr. Leadbitter asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs when he expects to begin discus- sions with other Governments on
the establishment of an international organi- sation to deal with the
problems of disaster, in particular where storm and flood involve large
numbers of people and urgent problems of starvation and disease.
Mr. Kershaw: I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 25th
January, 1971, to the right hon. Mem. ber for East Ham, North (Mr.
Prentice). We shall shortly be submitting a memor andum to the United
Nations Secretary- General on which we have consulted all the major
donor Governments and voluntary agencies.-[Vol. 810, c. 10.]
WEST CENTRAL SCOTLAND SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA
Q7. Mr. Sillars asked the Prime Minister if, in his forthcoming official
visit to Scotland, he will visit the West Central Scotland Special
Development Area.
The Prime Minister: Yes.
HULL
Q10. Mr. James Johnson asked the Prime Minister if he will make an
official visit to Hull.
The Prime Minister; I have at present no plans to do so.
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Mr JA L Morgan
Mr L V Appleyard
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Mr P'ei Chien-tsang Mr Chiang Mai
1. Mr Royle began by saying that he had asked Mr P'ei
to come in order to pass on an important piece of
information.
As a result of further study by the Hong
Kong Frison Board of Review, the Hong Kong Government
had decided to release 24 prisoners serving sentences for
offences committed in 1967 and 1968. The releases would
take place on 25 February.
would be released in May.
2.
In addition one more prisoner
Mr Royle went on to say that he wished to emphasise
that all those 25 would be released in addition to the
steady rate of releases with full remission, which had
been taking place over the last three years.
It
3. Mr Royle said that this action by the Hong Kong
Government was welcome to the British Government.
stemmed from the normal humane procedures of the Hong Kong
Government in dealing with prisoners. He was sure Mr P'ei
would agree that this action by the Hong Kong Government
would help to remove some of the impediments to the
further improvement of Sino-British relations.
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Mr Royle said that Sir Alec Douglas-Home and Mr Royle's
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other Ministerial colleagues had stated many times that they
welcomed the improvement which had taken place in Sino-
British relations over the past year. This had required
efforts by both sides. He had noted the invitation issued
to the Hawker Siddley delegation to go to Peking early
next month. This was greatly appreciated. We hoped that
the visit would show positive results. When Mr Denson
had seen the new Minister of Foreign Trade on 5 February he
had outlined a whole series of ideas for improving commercial
relations. These had included an invitation to a Chinese
Kinister or Vice-Minister to lead a trade delegation to
this country. He hoped that the Chinese Government would
find it possible to accept the invitation. We looked forward
to receiving the delegation.
5. Hr Piel said that he welcomed the information which
Mr Royle had given him about the 25 patriotic compatriots
in Hong Kong who were to be released. There were still in
all over 70 patriotic competriots imprisoned in Hong Kong.
The Chinese Government hoped that they would be released
rapidly so as to remove a serious obstacle to a further
improvement in relations. Nevertheless he welcomed this
action. Even after the 25 patriotic compatriots had been
released, this would still leave over 40. He hoped the
British Government would quickly release all of them.
6. Mr Royle said that all the prisoners in Hong Kong had
been convicted in open court. They had been allowed to
defend themselves according to the due process of law.
The
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British Government did not decide upon the releases.
was done by the Hong Kong Government.
This
The Board of Review
met and made recommendations to the Governor; the decision
must remain their responsibility.
7. Mr P'ei said that, as Mr Royle knew, the question of
the guilt of prisoners was in dispute. The Chinese considered
the patriotic compatriots had not broken the law. They
were not guilty of offences and therefore they had been
unreasonably imprisoned. Nevertheless, he would agree with
Mr Royle that the release of the 25 patriotic compatriots
would remove an impediment to the further improvement of
relations. He would report Mr Royle's message to his
Government.
8. Mr Royle went on to say that when he had seen Mr P'ei
on 15 January he had formally proposed an exchange of
Ambassadors.
Mr P'ei had undertaken to pass on the proposal
to his Government.
It had been agreed that discussions
would take place in London. He would be grateful if