§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will raise at the United Nations Human Rights Commission the recent executions in Iran and, in particular, that of Habib Elghanian, leader of the Iranian Jewish community, shot because of his associations with Zionism and with the State of Israel.
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§ Mr. HurdHer Majesty's Government have made their views known about the conducted trials and executions in Iran on a number of occasions. The protection of minorities is an essential part of respect for human rights. We have therefore followed with concern reports of recent events in Iran and will continue to watch the position carefully. The United Nations Commission for Human Rights will not meet until February 1980.