§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent demonstration in Hong Kong against the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
§ Mr. LuardMy right hon. Friend deplores the behaviour of the very small minority of individuals involved in this violent demonstration.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if there has been any reaction from the People's Republic of China following the recent amnesty in Hong Kong, with particular reference to corruption arising from protection rackets in the distribution of drugs.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if charges are to be made against persons involved in the recent demonstration in Hong Kong against the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
§ Mr. LuardA report on this incident is with the Attorney-General of Hong Kong. A decision on whether there is494W sufficient evidence to order prosecutions will be taken shortly.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many persons took part in the recent demonstration in Hong Kong against the Independent Commission Against Corruption; how many people were injured; and what damage was caused.
§ Mr. LuardAbout 40 people took part in the attack on the Independent Commission Against Corruption Headquarters. In the scuffle five officials of the Independent Commission Against Corruption received superficial injuries, and minor damage was done to a window, the doors and some fittings.