HC Deb 22 January 1976 vol 903 c554W
28. Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he is satisfied that he Helsinki agreements are being observed by all their signatories in respect of human rights.

Mr. Hattersley

My right hon. Friend is not yet satisfied on this point. It is for all the participants to see that the undertakings given at Helsinki are fulfilled. But changes towards more normal relationships based on respect for human rights will take time to become fully effective. Any proper assessment must therefore wait until the review meeting in 1977.