HC Deb 16 November 1976 vol 919 cc472-3W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) when he expects to receive the Report of the Turner Committee dealing with Hong Kong;

(2) what organisations and persons have submitted evidence to the Turner Committee on Hong Kong;

(3) if the findings of the Turner Committee on Hong Kong will be made public.

Mr. Luard

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Mr. Hooley) on 15th November.—[Vol. 919, c. 359–60.]

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish in the Official Report the names of the members serving on the Turner Committee on Hong Kong.

Mr. Luard

Professor H. A. Turner, Burton Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Cambridge, is being assisted in his study of labour relations in Hong Kong by Dr. Patricia Fosh of the University of Bath and Dr. J. K. Hart of the University of Yale.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations have been made to the Governments of Canada, Taiwan and other countries regarding extradition proceedings against individuals wanted in Hong Kong under the Independent Commission against Corruption Ordinance; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luard

Two applications have been made to the Canadian authorities for the arrest of persons wanted for offences under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance. One of these persons has been arrested. No representations have been made to the Governments of other countries or to the authorities in Taiwan.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many persons there are involved in extradition proceedings under the Hong Kong Independent Commission against Corruption Ordinance; and what countries are involved.

Mr. Luard

None. Extradition proceedings are in train in Canada in respect of one person wanted in Hong Kong for offences under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance.