HC Deb 30 July 1952 vol 504 cc142-3W
78. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many ratifications have now been made of the Genocide Convention; and why he has not yet ratified this convention.

Mr. Nutting

Thirty-eight States have ratified or acceded to the Convention.

As regards accession by Her Majesty's Government, I have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. and learned Friend to the hon. Member on 19th May.

79. Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that 18 States have now signed the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees which was sponsored by the United Kingdom delegation; and whether he will now ratify this convention.

Mr. Nutting

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by my right hon. and learned Friend on 26th May.