HC Deb 14 June 1994 vol 244 cc397-8W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what specific measures Her Majesty's Government(a) have taken and (b) plan to take to combat the activities of Iranian terrorists in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

We are very concerned about continuing reports of Iranian involvement in terrorism. We watch Iran's actions very closely but do not comment on specific measures taken to combat this problem.

Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the conclusions of the parliamentary human

Mr. Goodlad

We became aware on 23 August 1983 of certain allegations made by Mr. Mak to the Royal Hong Kong police.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the names of all those who attended a meeting at 10.30 am in the chambers of the Attorney General of Hong Kong on 17 January 1985; and in what capacity each person was present.

Mr. Goodlad

The meeting held on 17 January 1985 took place in the office of the Financial Secretary and was attended by the late Sir John Bremridge, Financial Secretary: Michael Thomas, Attorney General; Mr. Chooi Mun-Sou; and an official from the Attorney General's office.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total time spent on bail awaiting trial by Mr. George Tan in Hong Kong since 1983; and when the Governor estimates that the trial of Mr. Tan might reach a conclusion.

Mr. Goodlad

George Tan was first arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in April 1983. He has been on bail since then, except for a brief period when he was in custody. His trial is expected to reach a conclusion in 1995.