§ Dr. Mawhinneyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has received the seventh annual report of the Standing Advisory Commission on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorThe Report has been published today and copies have been laid before Parliament. It covers the period from 1 November 1980 to 31 October 1981.
The Report makes recommendations and observations on the Representation of the People Act 1981. It also contains substantial sections on the Commission's work between 1973 and 1981 and its response to the Labour Party Study Group on Northern Ireland. Other matters included in the Report which the Commission have considered are consultation with the Government on legislation, Emergency Legislation, the disabled, and the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1976.
I should like to take the opportunity to thank the Commission for their efforts during the year covered by the Report.