§ Mr. J. Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the junk refugees who were arrested in Hong Kong territorial waters last November were aware of Taiwan's offer to pay the costs of their transfer to that island; and what arrangements were made by the Hong Kong Government for them to meet the Press to ensure that all reasonable doubts were removed of their own wishes before they were returned to the Chinese mainland.
§ Mr. SandysThe Hong Kong Government received no such offer from Formosa. No arrangements are made for illegal immigrants to meet the Press.