TNAG-0551-FCO40-646-Allegations-of-corruption-and-bribery-in-Hong-Kong-police-an-1975 — Page 10

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Sir Duncan Watson

Parliamentary Unit

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS: MR VICTOR GOODHEW IF

1. Fir Victor Goodhew (Conservative, St Albans) has put down two Questions for written answer on 6 August, to ank the Secretary of State:

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(i) If he will encourage the Government

of Hong Kong to consider legalising the less harmful types of gambling in order

to contribute towards the removal of corruption.

(ii) What steps are being taken to secure the

co-operation of the public in the work of the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong; and with what result.

Mr Goodhew has also put down an oral Question for answer on 6 August about the Independent Commission Again:4; Corruption in Hong Kong. A draft reply to this question be been submitted separately.

3. Nr Goodhew is a member of the Anglo/Hong Kong Parlimenben, Group but has not put down any questions on Hong Kong malleen

He has not, as far as we know,

during the last two years.

recently visited Hong Kong.

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We have consulted the draft replies based on the

1 August 1975

Hong Kong Government and 1 cabeil. information they have sent.

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FL O'KEEFFE

Hong Kong & Indian Ocezn Department

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