§ Mr. David Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations have been made to the Soviet Government concerning the imprisoned Irina Ratushinskaya; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarMy hon. Friend the Minister of State, the Member for Mid-Sussex (Mr. Renton), made clear to the Soviet ambassador, when he called on him on 7 May, our strong concern over the deplorable treatment of Mrs. Ratushinskaya and her deteriorating state of health.