HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 cc465-6W
Mr. Major

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has sought the views of Service chiefs in the Province on the practicability of restoring capital punishment; and what views they expressed.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

My consultations with the Chief Constable of the RUC and the GOC, Northern Ireland must remain confidential, but my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will take account of the considerations which weigh the Hong Kong Government, and the private developers of the site.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal, if he will send a special commission of inquiry to Hong Kong to investigate the expropriation of property, the adequacy or inadequacy of compensation, the profits made by private and commercial interests, the machinery for audit of accounts, and all related matters involved in the construction of the mass transit railway and its associated auxiliary depots, stations, buildings and equipment.

Mr. Blaker

No.

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