DEFENCE
16.
The present agreement on Hong Kong's contribution to the cost of the garrison expires in March 1976. The successor agreement has already been the subject of exploratory discussions between the British and Hong Kong Governments at official level.
KOWLOON WALLED CITY
17.
I visited the Walled City while I was in Hong Kong, and (I agree) it is desirable that conditions there be further improved. But there are complex legal and political considerations involved and these must not be minimised.
(IF PRESSED)
I saw a number of improvements made by the Hong Kong Government in the vicinity. I know that they have paid close attention to alleviating the problems of the Walled City.
DEATH PENALTY
18.
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My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State was told last year by the Governor that opinion in Hong Kong strongly favours the use of the death penalty in extreme cases. Governor in turn is aware of the climate of parliamentary opinion in the United Kingdom. While I was in Hong Kong I explained very frankly the relevance to this question of the political relationship between this country and Hong Kong. I think the point
was understood.
POLICE AND PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT
19.
We are paying close attention to this question. A former United Kingdom official has been appointed as the Secretary of State's personal representative on the Police Selection Board.
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