HC Deb 10 February 1982 vol 17 cc385-6W
Mr. John Hunt

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the present position of Mr. Paul Bishop, a British subject held on bail by the authorities in Hong Kong without charge; and when he expects the inquiries into the case to be concluded and Mr. Bishop's passport returned to him.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

Mr. Bishop was arrested in November 1981 on suspicion of offences contrary to Hong Kong's prevention of bribery ordinance. He was released on bail and surrendered his passport on a magistrate's order. The case is complex and investigations are expected to take three more months. Consultations with Mr. Bishop's solicitors concerning the return of his passport are in hand.