HL Deb 22 February 1982 vol 427 c820WA
Lord Brockway

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they support the dismissal of Mr. Theo van Boven, the Dutch director of the United Nations Human Rights Division, from his post.

Lord Carrington

This is a matter for the United Nations Secretary-General. He has appointed Mr. Kurt Herndl from Austria to succeed Mr. van Boven, who has been officially informed that his contract will not be renewed when it expires on 30th April. The Secretary-General is aware that we value Mr. van Boven's excellent work.