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Mr. Luce: That is precisely why we make strong representations to heads of mission when there is strong evidence that particular diplomats have

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abusing the laws and have been com- mitting offences, particularly with regard to parking. That is something with which we shall persist.

Nuclear Reactor Plant (South China)

11. Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if there have been any recent taiks between the Government, the Hong Kong Government and the Government of the People's Republic of China concerning the construction and siting of the pro- posed nuclear reactor plant in South China.

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Mr. Blaker : No, Sir. The position remains as set out in my reply to the hon. Member of 2 June.

Mr. Parry: Is the Minister aware of the grave local public concern at the proposed building of such a plant, bear- ing in mind the Three-Mile Island incident? Can he give an assurance that full local consultation will take place, particularly on all aspects of safety in- volved in such a project?

Mr. Blaker: We are, of course, at a very early stage. A feasibility study is being conducted between the China Light and Power Company and the Govern- ment of Kwantung province. I have no doubt that if the feasibility study leads to plans for the construction of a nuclear power plant there will be the fullest consultation and planning by the Gov- ernment of Hong Kong to make sure that their citizens are safeguarded.

Mr. Rowlands: Do the British Gov- ernment have any responsibility for, or final say in any such project?

Mr. Blaker: We are being consulted

the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, but, ultimately, as the pro- posal is to build a nuclear power station on the territory of China, it will be a matter for the Chinese Government to decide.

New Hebrides

12. Mr. Christopher Price asked the Lord Privy Seal what arrangements he is making for the attendance of Govern- ment representatives at the independence

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Mr. Blaker: I expect to represent Her- Majesty's Government at the independ- ence celebrations.

Mr. Price: Can the Minister give an assurance that the independence celebra- tions will go ahead on 30 July? What is being done to ensure that the pledges that were given from the Government Dispatch Box on two occasions this year- that all necessary measures will be taken to put down any problems in other islands-are being fulfilled?

Mr. Blaker: We stand by the pledges that we have made. It is our intention that independence shall occur on 30 July as planned. I understand that that is also the intention of the French Government.

Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson: Can my hon. Friend say what progress is being made with the negotiations within the New Hebrides to bring Espiritu Santo within the total of the islands?

Mr. Blaker: Negotiations have recently taken place. They ended yesterday, at least for a time. Our representative, and the representative of the French Govern- ment, are now on their way back to Europe. I expect to see our representa- tive tomorrow and to receive a full report. So far, I have had only a very brief report.

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Mrs. Dunwoody: We welcome the Minister's assurance that independence will be granted on 30 July, but is he aware that it is important for the New Hebrides Government to have complete control and territorial integrity? I hope that that is an undertaking which the British Government intend to support.

Mr. Blaker: The hon. Lady is aware of the fact that at present one island is in a state of secession. Therefore, at present, there is not complete control. It is our objective to remedy that situation and to bring the New Hebrides to in- dependence as one unit.

Namibia

13. Mr. Ioan Evans asked the Lord Privy Seal what recent representations have been made to South Africa regard- ing its defiance of the United Nations resolution over Namibia.