Two UK Parliamentarians Question the UK government Regarding Article 23 in Hong Kong

According to the Hansard of the UK House of Lords, two members of the UK House of Lords, Lord Hylton and Lord Avebury, have tabled written questions, on 4th and 6th November respectively, to question the UK government regarding the Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong, which poses an enormous threat to the fundamental freedoms as well as the autonomy of the territory.

The two questions are as follows:

Lord Hylton asked her Majesty's Government 4 Nov 2002: "What steps they are taking to ensure that the principle of one country-two systems is upheld in Hong Kong, as agreed before hand-over; how they monitor new legislation in Hong Kong; whether legislation based on Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law has been proposed or introduced into the legislature; and, if so, what will be the implications for religious and other voluntary bodies."

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199900/ldhansrd/pdvn/lds02/text/21104w07.htm#21104w07_sbhd2

Lord Avebury asked Her Majesty's Government 6 November 2002: "What discussions they have had with the Government of Hong Kong about the proposal to introduce anti-subversion legislation under Basic Law Article 23; whether they will propose that the Government of Hong Kong invite independent experts to advise them on the compatibility of the draft legislation with Hong Kong's international obligations on civil and political rights; and whether they will ask the Government of Hong Kong to allow a period of consultation with the public on the draft Bill, prior to its introduction in the legislature."

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld199900/ldhansrd/pdvn/lds02/text/21106w01.htm#21106w01_sbhd2