HC Deb 19 February 1979 vol 963 cc25-6W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the United Kingdom Government will submit their observations within the time limits specified by the European Commission of Human Rights in connection with the application against the use of proportional representation voting in Northern Ireland during the European Assembly elections because of previous failures to respect such time limits.

Mr. Judd

The European Commission of Human Rights has not notified Her Majesty's Government of such a complaint. If one is lodged and Her Majesty's Government are asked for observations, these will be submitted within time limits agreed by the Commission.