HC Deb 20 January 1969 vol 776 c21W
63. Mr. Bidwell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the membership of the Hong Kong Committee of Review to which Chinese detainees may make representations for release.

Mr. Whitlock

The Committee of Review consists of a Chairman and two members. As regards their identity, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave on 10th December, 1968, to the hon. Gentleman the Member for Richmond, Surrey (Mr. A. Royle).—[Vol. 775, c.87.]

64. Mr. Bidwell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, under his regulations, the decisions of the Hong Kong Committee of Review, to which Chinese detainees may make appeals, are binding on the Governor.

Mr. Whitlock

No. The Committee of Review is an advisory body.

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