TNAG-1204-FCO40-1506-Policy-on-visas-and-entry-certificates-in-Hong-Kong-1982 — Page 49

House of Lords

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

HKG

for WRITTEN answer on.

Department

Please submit your draft reply (normal maximum 50 words) through an Under-Secretary

and the Private Secretary to..........

iPS

to reach this office by noon 22

Feby.

The draft reply should be accompanied by full background material: see Diplomatic Service

Procedure Volume 5 for guidance. Text of question as follows:

†The Lord Brockway-To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Governor-in-Council of Hong Kong has rejected the appeal of Christine Vertucci, an American lawyer active in support of human rights and better conditions for women workers, against the refusal of renewal of her visa; if so, on what grounds; and whether they approve of this decision. [15th February.]

LOTED CARRINGTON

The Governor-in-Council decided on 9 February to confirm the

Director of Immigration's decision not to grant Ms Vertucci an

extension of stay. It is not the practice of the Hong Kong

Government to state the grounds for such decisions. This action

is the responsibility of the Hong Kong Government and does not

require Her Majesty's Government's approval.

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