PMQT Written Answers – 17 April 1996

Below is the text of the written answers relating to Prime Minister’s Question Time from 17th April 1996.

PRIME MINISTER:

Interception of Communications Tribunal

Mr. Luff: To ask the Prime Minister what arrangements have been made following the expiry of the terms of appointment of the members of the interception of communications tribunal on 10 April; and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister: Sir David Calcutt QC has been appointed vice-president of the tribunal. He and Mr. Peter Scott QC have been re-appointed to the tribunal for a further period of five years. Two new members, Mr. Robert Seabrook QC and Mr. William Carmichael, have also been appointed for a term of five years.

Hong Kong

Mr. Byers: To ask the Prime Minister if he met (a) Li Ka Shing, (b) David Choy, (c) Rong Yien, (d) Stanley Ho, (e) T. T. Tsui and (f) C. H. Tung at events during his visit to Hong Kong.

The Prime Minister: I met a broad range of business men, politicians and other opinion formers during my recent visit. I understand that Mr. Li Ka Shing attended a dinner at which I was present and Mr. C. H. Tung was present at my meeting with the Executive Council, of which he is a member. I am not aware of any other occasion.