§ 63. Mr. Bidwellasked 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. WhitlockThe 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. Bidwellasked 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. WhitlockNo. The Committee of Review is an advisory body.