TNAG-1993-FCO40-2840-Prisoners-in-Hong-Kong-1989 — Page 45

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OP Date23/10/89

SERIAL NO:2770

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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

For WRITTEN ANSWER on

26/10/89

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HKD

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TEXT OF QUESTION :-

MR CHRIS SMITH (ISLINGTÜN SOUTH) To ask the Secretary of State/HMG;

what specific arrangements and safeguards have been agreed with the People's Republic of China in relation to prisoners in Hong Kong jails at the time of the transfer of sovereignty in 1997; and if he will make a statement.

for answer by

(Minister)

(Minister)

ANSWER:

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NOON

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REPLY (s)

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Private Secretary

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(Minister)

Parliamentary Clerk

HICO

383/2

Persons in prisons will be the responsibility of the

Hong Kong Authorities then as they are now The

prisoners will continue to be treated in accordance

with Hong Kong's own criminal laws and legal system.

No specific arrangements have been agreed.

authorised

(Head of Dept.)

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