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was cordial and constructive, the delega- tion presented a petition on various as- pects of the Hong Kong Government's policies with regard to the New Territories of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Gov- ernment have since sent a reply to the petition on the Minister of State's behalf.
Hong Kong
Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied with the land resumption
ordinance of the Hong Kong Government, in particular reference to Territories.
the New
Mr. Luard: The Crown Lands Res- umption Ordinance provides adequate compensation for the rights of lessees whose land or property is compulsorily resumed. In the New Territories in parti- cular the provisions of the Ordinance are backed by administrative procedures, which provide incentives to lessees to sur- render their land voluntarily and allow for additional amounts of ex-gratia com- pensation. These arrangements are kept under constant review.
Exports
Mr. Cronin asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to liberalise the strategic embargo on exports.
Mr. Judd: The Government are fully aware of the need to allow as much free- dom as possible to British exporters seek- ing to trade with Communist countries. But in this field it is, of course, essential to bear in mind the strategic interests of the United Kingdom. Accordingly, offi- cials keep limitations on exports of a strategic nature under continual review and regular consultations are held on this subject with countries having similar
interests.
M.A.T. Fleet Services, Hull
Mr. James Johnson asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what facts have been given him by the British Consul in Lyon about the action of Gendarme Agent Kurtz A. P. J. of the Brigade Autoroute Chamonix in demanding fines of 800 French francs before allowing drivers of M.A.T. Fleet Services, Hull, to use the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
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Mr. Judd: In June Her Majesty's Coo sul in Lyons reported that the Gendar. merie at Chamonix, of which Gendarme acting under instructions based on the Kurtz is understood to be a
member, Regulations for International Road Trans 1954 General Agreement on Economic port, which, however, is not yet in force, were detaining United Kingdom reg stered goods vehicles and requiring docu mentary evidence of their road worthiness Fines were being imposed on driver ing representations by the British Embassy unable to produce such evidence. Follow in Paris controls were lifted on 2nd July, When receipts for fines have been col authorities with a request for a refund lected they will be presented to the French
Mr. James Johnson asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth given by the British Consul in Lyon re Affairs what information he has been garding the behaviour of the French Gen darmerie of Chamonix on Tuesday 21st June when they assaulted Peter Griffiths, a continental lorry driver of M.A.T. Fleet Services, Hull outside the Gendarmerie control post at the entrance to the Mont Blanc Tunnel and arrested him and fellow driver Arthur Ashton.
Mr. Judd: No reports have been received by Her Majesty's Consul in Lyons of any asault by the Gendarmerie at Chamonix on Mr. Peter Griffiths of M.A.T. Fleet Services, Hull, on 21st June or of his arrest that day together with that of a fellow driver, Mr. Arthur Ashton.
Cyprus
Mrs. Jeger asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs obtaining compensation for United King- what progress has now been made towards dom citizens for injury, loss and damage caused by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.
Turkish Government I referred to in my Mr. Luard: The negotiations with the reply to my hon. Friend on 7th March have continued although the recent Tur- kish elections have inevitably slowed regulations to progress. It is now expected that the Cypriot Claims Committee will be pre- establish the Turkish sented to the Turkish Cypriot assembly during its autumn session.
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NATIONAL FINAN
Money Supply and De Mr. Higgins asked the C Exchequer if he will esti ntage increase in aggregat
Percentage increase on previous y Aggregate demand* Money stock: Sterling M3
* Defined here as total domes
Civil Servanis
Mr. Arthur Lewis asked of the Exchequer what are annual estimated cash ben ceived by those top civil se a Government supplied c to take them to and fro station and their offices o tion that these tax-free e received as the only inco men on the full salary o Secretary at the highest
rate.
Mr. Robert Sheldon : my hon. Friend is asking of the grossed-up value obtained by the individ from the use of a pooled be about £1,400 per hea that their incomes con their salaries and they w to the married person's
Self-employed
Mr. David Mitchell cellor of the Excheq registered self-employed addition accepts work t is obliged to permit the tax and national insura as if the taxpayer were how many self-employe this category.
Mr. Robert Sheldon renders personal service a contract with a thi ample, an agency, is, ir set out in section 38 o 2) Act 1975, liable to on his cammings from fact that he may be purposes would not liability to PAYE. contributions are a n hon. Friend the Sec
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