§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what date the term of office of the Governor of Hong Kong comes to an end.
§ Mr. LuardHer Majesty The Queen has approved the extension of the Governor's term of office until November 1978.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to make a statement on the appointment of the new Governor of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. LuardI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I have given today to another of his Questions.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he intends to appoint to the Governorship of Hong Kong someone with political experience.
§ Mr. LuardI would not wish to speculate on what advice my right hon. Friend might give to Her Majesty The Queen when the time comes to appoint a new Governor of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what emoluments the Governor of Hong Kong receives in addition to his salary.
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§ Mr. LuardThe Governor of Hong Kong receives no emoluments in addition to his salary. He is paid an entertainment allowance by the Hong Kong Government.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the present salary of the Governor of Hong Kong; and how much of this is taxable.
§ Mr. LuardThe Governor of Hong Kong's present salary is $HK330,000—approximately £41,000 at the current rate of exchange. The Governor's salary, which is paid by the Hong Kong Government, is not taxable.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent discussions between the Governor of Hong Kong and the Minister of State.
§ Mr. LuardMy right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Governor of Hong Kong discussed the Hong Kong Government's plans for further progress in labour, social and allied fields in Hong Kong, as set out by the Governor in his statement at the opening of the current session of the Legislative Council on 6th October 1976.