§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in what month he next intends to pay an official visit to the Soviet Union.
§ Mr. RentonMy right hon. and learned Friend has accepted Mr. Shevardnadze's invitation to visit the Soviet Union next year. Precise dates have not yet been discussed.
§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has as President of the European Council to raise the question of human rights and the Helsinki agreement with the Soviet Union; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonMy right hon. and learned Friend expressed very clearly the concern of the Twelve at human rights abuses in the Soviet Union in the speech which he made on 4 November to the Vienna CSCE follow-up meeting on behalf of the Twelve. A copy has been deposited in the Library.
§ Mr. Terlezkiasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy towards human rights in the Soviet Union.
§ Mr. RentonI refer my hon. Friend to the reply that I gave him on 18 November, at column 143.