§ Mr. John MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received from the Hong Kong Legislative Council on the proposed court of appeal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydOn 4 December, the Legislative Council passed a motion calling for greater flexibility about the number of overseas judges who might sit on the court of final appeal. My noble Friend the Minister of State discussed this matter with OMELCO members during his recent visit to Hong Kong. Our policy remains as stated in the reply I gave to the hon. Member on 4 December, Vol. 200, c.155.