HC Deb 19 December 1966 vol 738 cc966-7
2. Mrs. McKay

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what preparations have been made in his Department to assure full United Kingdom participation in the United Nations Year for Human Rights, in 1968.

Mrs. White

In addition to the details given in my reply to the hon. Lady on 9th May, Her Majesty's Government have now offered an initial contribution of £5,000 to the United Kingdom Committee for Human Rights Year which has been set up under the Chairmanship of Bishop Joost de Blank. A further contribution may be considered at a later stage. [Vol. 728, c. 16.]

Mrs. McKay

Is my hon. Friend aware that the majority of nations look to Britain as an historic champion of human rights? Will she ensure that our contribution to Human Rights Year is commensurate with this traditional rôle?

Mrs. White

Yes, I certainly hope it will be, and various appropriate actions are now under consideration.