§ 15. Mr. Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow)How many human rights matters have been referred to her in the last four weeks. [101092]
§ The Advocate-General for Scotland (Dr. Lynda Clark)Since 4 February, I have received intimation of 36 devolution issue minutes, all of which concerned human rights matters.
§ Mr. DalyellIs thought being given to the delicate human rights problems that would surround any influx of asylum seekers from Iraq, of whom some might be henchpersons of Saddam Hussein?
The Advocate-GeneralThe Government always give serious thought to human rights issues. That is why we introduced the Human Rights Act 1998. The Government are dealing with the position.