§ 23. Mr. W. PALINGasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a state of emergency has been declared in Hong Kong and emergency regulations have been issued; and whether strikes and labour demonstrations are forbidden by these emergency regulations?
§ Mr. AMERYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Among the regulations which the Governor has found it necessary to issue in the interests of public order and safety are regulations giving power to disperse any processions, crowds or assemblies and to proscribe any organisation which has among its aims, or is being used for the promotion of a general strike.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODI suppose there is no risk of flogging for any offence under this regulation?