HC Deb 06 June 1980 vol 985 c857W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he has agreed that the EEC should join the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Ian Gilmour

No; but we do not wish to reach any final view until there has been wider public debate on the subject, and an opportunity for discussion with our Community partners and in the European Parliament. We also await with interest the report from the House of Lords Select Committee which has been giving careful thought to the question.