§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many(a) men and (b) women who are British citizens are serving (i) a life sentence of imprisonment and (ii) a sentence of imprisonment in Hong Kong; and if he will make a statement. [3204]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe are aware of 10 British citizens detained and sentenced in Hong Kong. All are men. None has received a life sentence. The British Trade Commission, which will become a Consulate General on 1 July, looks after the interests of British prisoners in Hong Kong.