TNAG-0550-FCO40-645-Allegations-of-corruption-and-bribery-in-Hong-Kong-police-an-1975 — Page 108

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

for ORAL answer on

19 February 1975

HK+1OD

The draft reply should reach the Parliamentary Office through your Under-Secretary by

5

NOON THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY

Mr Kenneth Warren (Hastings): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will appoint a commission to investigate the allegations made recently concerning corruption In the Hong Kong Police to which individuals could give evidence In camera if they so wished.

Jr. Roy Hattersley.

No, Sir. The Independent Commission Against Corruption set up by the Governor has been in operation for just over a year, and has already achieved distinct success. It has received a large measure of support from the Hong Kong public and must be given a proper opportunity to fulfil its task.

Potate!

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