Greek Refugees (Council of Europe Recommendation)

HC Deb 17 July 1970 vol 803 cc291-2W

Mr. Rhodes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government accept Recommendation No. 602 on the position of Greek refugees which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 20th April, 1970; and whether they will take action on the proposals contained in paragraph 6 of this recommendation.

Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government accept Recommendation No. 602 on the position of Greek refugees which was adopted by the Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe on 20th April, 1970; and whether they will take action on the proposals contained in paragraph 6 of this recommendation.

Mr. Anthony Royle

We have taken careful note of this recommendation. As part of our normal policy towards citizens of foreign countries, we are already putting into effect a number of the proposals in paragraph 6 of the recommendation.