§ 70. Mr. HanleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the latest information he has on the state of human rights in eastern Europe.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe human rights situation in the countries of eastern Europe is generally unsatisfactory. The position varies considerably from one country to another. Hungary's record, though not faultless, gives the least cause for concern. In Poland, much progress has been made. In Romania, on the other hand, the authorities' flagrant disregard for human rights shows little sign of improvement, and in Czechoslovakia there have been several serious instances recently of the breaking up of peaceful demonstrations or meetings. Her Majesty's Government will continue to raise serious violations with the countries concerned. There has been little improvement in East Germany or Bulgaria.