HONG KONG:
CORRUPTION
An Independent Commission Against Corruption was established in February 1974. Its functions are to investigate complaints of corruption; to take steps for the prevention of corruption; and to enlist community support for its elimination.
As at mid-February, proceedings had been instituted in 127 cases put forward by the Commission. 72 of these had been successful and 27 cases were still pending.
(IF PRESSED ON THE POSSIBLE NEED FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION)
I strongly support the measures against corruption which have already been taken by the Governor, in particular the setting-up of the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The Commission is still in its first year of operation; already achieved distinct success; and must be given an appropriate opportunity to fulfil its task.
has
(IF PRESSED ON ALLEGATIONS THAT 90% OF THE HONG KONG POLICE FORCE
ARE CORRUPT)
All such figures are purely speculative. I have every confidence in the integrity of the large majority of public servants in Hong Kong.
minority.
The need is to root out the corrupt
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