HC Deb 07 May 1981 vol 4 c120W
Mr. Iain Mills

asked the Lord Privy Seal if, during the negotiations taking place on Spain's application to join the European Economic Community, he will seek to ensure that Spain has agreed to the terms of the European Convention on Human Rights before entry into the Community.

Sir Ian Gilmour

Spain signed the European Convention on Human Rights in November 1977 and ratified it in October 1979.