§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his Department's policy in cases where British citizens are held for upwards of a year in foreign countries without trial.
§ Mr. FoleyOur aim is to secure treatment which is in accordance with civilised standards, to see that they suffer no discrimination and are brought to trial within a reasonable period.
§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will raise the question of detention without trial and the sentencing policy of Governments which are members of the Council of Europe at the Councils of Ministers with a view to securing a more uniform approach.
§ Mr. FoleyNo. However, it would be open to any delegate to raise this matter in the appropriate committee within the Council of Europe with a view to discovering the degree of support for such a proposal.