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and establishment regulations. 10 (1) of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap 201) is now relevant.
Mr. Wall asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has had any assurances from the Government of China that those attempting to seek political refuge in Hong Kong and are then forcedly repatriated, will not be proceeded against by that Government.
Mr. Ennels: I have no reason to believe that illegal immigrants refused permission to enter Hong Kong receive unduly harsh punishment from the Chinese authorities.
26. Mr. James Johnson asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the results achieved to date by the Independent Commission against Cor- ruption in Hong Kong.
Mr. Ennals: Yes, Sir.
United Nations (United Kingdom Contributions)
18. Mrs. Millie Miller asked the Secre- tary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs what is the total annual
contribution by Her Majesty's Govern-
ment to the United Nations and its various agencies.
Mr. Ennals: It is estimated that the total contribution by Her Majesty's Gov- ernment to the United Nations and its various Agencies for 1975 will amount to £48,172,168. This figure does not include United Kingdom contributions to finan- cial institutions. The International Development Association and the Inter- national Bank for Reconstruction and Development are not technically within the UN system, although they, like the other specialised agencies, have formal agreements with the United Nations.
Brazil (Foreign Minister)
19. Mr. Dalyell asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects the Foreign Minister of Brazil to come to London,
Mr. Ennals: The Brazilian Foreign Minister has accepted an invitation to visit Britain as the guest of Her Majesty's Government on 21st and 22nd October.
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Holiday Visas
21. Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the policy of British Consulate staff relating to the issue of visas to visitors wishing to holiday in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Ennals: Visas are issued to foreign visitors wishing to come on holiday to Britain who can satisfy consular officers that they qualify for admission as visitors under the immigration rules. Any who are refused visas are notified of their right of appeal.
European Security and Co-operation (Conference)
22. Mr. Sproat asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about
follow-up procedures to the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Mr. James Callaghan: It has been agreed that there should be a review meet- ing in Belgrade in 1977, preceded by a short technical meeting, at which partici- pating Governments will assess how far the conference decisions have been respected and consider the state of their mutual relations and the course of détente. On this basis they will consider the form and agenda of future meetings including the possibility of another conference.
Rhodesia
23. Mr. Biggs-Davison asked the Secre- tary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs if he will make a statement about Rhodesia.
Mr. Ennals: Since my visit to Southern Africa in June, we have continued to keep in touch with other interested parties with a view to finding means of getting constitutional talks started. As the House will know, Bishop Muzorewa, leader of the African National Council, arrived in London this morning to follow up the discussions which I held with him and other ANC leaders in Salisbury. I think that all agree about the urgency of find- ing a way to begin talks and to prevent a slide into violence. The differences which have arisen on such matters as the venue of talks have not yet been resolved, but various proposals are
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