§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal whether there has been any recent change in the criteria of the Hong Kong Immigration Department on the renewal of residence visas.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsNo.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the appointment of the new Governor of Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsSir Edward Youde has been appointed the next Governor of Hong Kong. He is expected to take up his appointment in May.
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§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal what the prefix "CR" in the reference number of an individual's file at the Hong Kong Immigration Department means.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsConfidential Registry.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal what statutory powers exist in Hong Kong to allow the revocation or non-renewal of a residence visa.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsUnder the Immigration Ordinance any person without the right to land in Hong Kong needs permission to enter or remain. Permission to remain may be for a specific period. When that period expires and if it has not been extended the person is required to leave.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will now answer questions on the reports of the Standing Committee on Pressure Groups in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsNo. The committee's reports remain confidential.