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1976:

25. Mr. Critchley asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is satisfied with the work of the British information services in the United States of America.

Mr. Blaker: Yes. Like all aspects of our work abroad this is regularly re- viewed.

South Africa (Foreign Minister)

26. Mr. Eldon Griffiths asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on his recent talks with the South African Foreign Minister.

Mr. Lucé: Mr. Pik Botha passed through London on 17 October and calls were arranged at his own request. He was received by my right hon. and noble Friend, and my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister. Various matters of con- cern to South Africa, including Rhodesia, were discussed. . . .

Advisory Committee on Rhodesian Travel Restrictions

27. Mr. Philip Holland asked the Lord Privy Seal when he proposes to wind up the advisory committee on Rhodesian travel restrictions.

Mr. Luce: The advisory committee on Rhodesian travel restrictions, which was set up to advise on the administration of policy in this field, including measures under article 12 of the Southern Rhodesia (UN sanctions) Order 1968, will have completed its task as soon as sanctions

are lifted.

Hong Kong

28. Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will publish in the Official Report the names of Members of Parlia- ment who have visited Hong Kong at the invitation of the Hong Kong authorities during the past five years.

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Mr Kenneth Baker, MP -- Mr. Raymond Fletcher, MP Mr. Peter Hardy, MP Mr. Norman Lamont, MP Mr. Richard C. Mitchell, MP Mr. Mike Thomas, MP

1977:

Mr. John Cartwright, MP Mr. Paul Channon, MP Mr. Bryan Davies

Rt. Hon. David Howell, MP Rt. Hon. John Nott, MP

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Mr. Ian Wrigglesworth, MP

1978:

Mr. Peter Hardy, MP

Mr. Richard Luce, MP

Mr. John F. H. Roper, MP

Rt. Hon. Norman St. John-Stevas, MP Mr. Jack Ashley, MP

1979:

Mr. Nigel Lawson, MP. Rt. Hon. Alfred Morris, MP Mr. Peter Morrison, MP Mr. Christopher Patten, MP Mr. E. Rowlands, MP Mr. Ian Wrigglesworth, MP

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Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal what objections he has received from the People's Republic of China towards social progress in the fields of housing, welfare, education, labour and civil rights in Hong Kong, particularly in the New Territories.

Mr. Blaker: None.

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Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he is satisfied with the attempts of the Governor of Hong Kong to stamp out corruption in the public service in Hong Kong.

Mr. Blaker: Yes. Syndicated corrup- tion has virtually been eradicated in Hong Kong but the Governor is deter- mined that this should not lead to com- placency. The fight against all forms of corruption is being pursued vigorously.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal what objections there have been from Mr. Blaker: The information requested the People's Republic of China towards is:

1975:

Sir Paul Bryan, MP

Mr. Charles Fletcher-Cooke, QC, MP

Mr. Evan Luard

Mr. Michael McGuire

Hon. C. A. Morrison, MP

Mr. Christopher Tugendhat

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the demand for a reform of the Hong Kong urban council.

Mr. Blaker: None.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if it is the policy of the Governor of· Hong Kong or Government officials to:

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reply to representations made by Members of this House..

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Mr.Blaker: Yes. "The Governor Hong ang Government officials al reply to questions properly addresse them.

MARS

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy what is the total amount spent by Hong Kong Government on spons trips for Members of the Hong Kong ernment, including air fares, hotel other expenditure, over the past five to the latest available date.

Mr. Blaker: The total amount by the Hong Kong Government fr April 1974 to date is Hong Kong d 549,071.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy if consideration has been given b Hong Kong Government to repre tions for a reform of the urban co and what conclusions he has reach the desirability of increasing its p

Mr. Blaker: Yes. The powers urban council are primarily a matt the Hong Kong Government.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy (1) if he has received representations elected members of the Hong Kong council calling for the aboliti appointed members; and if he will a statement;

(2) if he will meet a delegation o ted members of the Hong Kong council now on a visit to the Kingdom to discuss the democra form of the urban council.

Mr. Blaker: I met the delegatio terday.

Guyana

Mr. Ernie Ross asked the Lord Seal what was the result of the of Great Britain's relations with ( which was initiated by the Foreign earlier in the year; and if he will a statement of the present state of Guyanan relations.

Mr. Ridley: Given the great i ance we attach in our relations with countries to the maintenance of cratic institutions, we are W events in Guyana closely.

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