§ 43. Mr. Severasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will list the current number of people awaiting admission into the United Kingdom from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh as dependants, children and males and females intending to marry persons settled in the United Kingdom, respectively.
§ Mr. LuceThe numbers of people whose applications for entry clearance were outstanding at the end of May are as follows:
§ Mr. BlakerNo.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal if there are any plans to introduce a Hong Kong register of shipping; and if he has received any communication from the National Union of Seamen concerning any proposals.
§ Mr. BlakerHong Kong is a British port of registry. There are no plans at present to introduce a separate Hong Kong register and no communication from the National Union of Seamen concerning such a proposal has been received.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he considers that the inability of the Hong Kong Government to issue post-1997 leases in the New Territories is causing a crisis in investors' confidence; and if Her Majesty's Government have any plans to remedy the situation.
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§ Mr. BlakerInvestment decisions are influenced by many factors but it is clear that most investors take a positive view of the prospects in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will consider a political appointee as the next governor of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. BlakerAll qualified candidates will be considered.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal when he will announce the name of the next governor of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. BlakerAn announcement on this subject will be made in good time.