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other than Taiwan and Canada; and if he will list the countries concerned.

Mr. Luard: The following is a detailed breakdown of the whereabouts of persons wanted for questioning by the Indepen- dent Commission Against Corruption:

United Kingdom

United States of America .... Singapore

Australia

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Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action is being taken by Her Majesty's Government, the Hong Kong Government and Interpol concerning ex- tradition proceedings against persons in Taiwan wanted for questioning by the Independent Commission Against Cor- ruption.

Mr. Luard: There are no arrangements for the extradition of offenders from Taiwan to Hong Kong.

Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many persons wanted for question- ing by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong are in Taiwan.

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Mr. Loard: About 20 persons against whom warrants have ben issued by the Independent. Commission Against Cor- ruption are believed to be in Taiwan. A further 21 persons believed to be in Taiwan are wanted for questioning.

Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Canadian Government concerning per- sons wanted for questioning by the Inde- pendent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong by Her Majesty's Govern-

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Mr. Luard: Application for the extra- dition of one of the two wanted persons believed to be in Canada has been made

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by the Hong Kong Government. proceedings are still continuing. Whether or not extradition procedings will be in- stituted against the other persons depends on the outcome of the case. Her Majesty's Government have taken no part in the proceedings which are of a judicial nature.

Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth ́ Affairs how many persons wanted for questioning by the Hong Kong Government are now resident in Canada.

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i. Mr. Parry asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth - Affairs if he is satisfied with the workings of the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.

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Mr. Luard: Yes. My right hon. Friend has the highest regard and admiration for the way in which the Independent Commission Against Corruption has been conducted and for the very able and dedicated leadership of the Commis- sioner, Mr. Jack Cater.

INDUSTRY

National Enterprise Board

Mr. Kilroy-Silk asked the Secretary of State for Industry what investment has been made to date by the National Enter- prise Board in Scotland, Wales and the Northern Region respectively.

Mr. Les Huckfield: In addition to the NEB's investment in companies in the Northern Region, Scotland, Wales - and the Northern Region have all benefited from the NEB's support for British Ley- land, Rolls-Royce and Ferranti. Invest- ment in companies operating exclusively in Scotland or Wales is a task for the Scottish and Welsh Development Agencies.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk asked the Secretary of State for Industry what investment to date has been made by the National Enter- prise Board in the North-West and Merseyside, respectively. Y

Mr. Les Huckfield: Major. benefits have resulted from Merseyside and the

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