European Security Review Conference

HC Deb 24 June 1981 vol 7 c122W

25. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the European security review conference in Madrid; and what initiatives for East-West detente the Government are making currently.

27. Mr. Chapman

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a further statement on progress at the Madrid conference on security and co-operation in Europe.

36. Mr. Sproat

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement about the Madrid review conference.

Mr. Hurd

Although there has been some progress in the work on drafting the final document in Madrid, the main issues of human rights, military security and information remain unresolved. We continue to work for a substantial and balanced outcome. We hope that this can be achieved by the end of July.