§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to keep the House of Commons informed on a continuous basis on the implementation of the agreement between the United Kingdom and China on the future of Hong Kong, in a manner which enables right hon. and hon. Members to monitor its progress.
§ Mr. LuceAs I made clear to the House during the debate on Hong Kong on 5 December, we are conscious of the importance of keeping Parliament regularly informed over the implementation of the agreement on Hong Kong's future. I have no doubt that Parliament will maintain the interest in and commitment to Hong Kong that it has already clearly demonstrated.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what is the number of (a) men, (b) women, (c) young persons and (d) juveniles in prison in Hong Kong at the latest available date;
(2) what is the longest period of time served in custody on remand by a person currently remanded in prison in Hong Kong;
(3) what is the number of (a) men, (b) women, (c) young persons and (d) juveniles on remand in custody in Hong Kong at the latest available date;
(4) what is the number of mentally-disordered persons in prison in Hong Kong (a) on remand and (b) sentenced;
(5) if he is satisfied with conditions in penal establishments in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceThe questions that the hon. Member has asked necessitate consultation with the Hong Kong Government and cannot be answered in the time available. A full reply will be published in theOfficial Report as soon as possible.