§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to submit their Fourth Periodic Report to the Human Rights Committee, under Article 40 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, on the Dependent Territories.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWe have commissioned the preparation of reports from all the Dependent Territories. We intend to submit them as soon as possible this year.
In view of the special interest in Hong Kong we plan to submit its report in advance of the others.