§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of the German Democratic Republic following reports of persecution in that country of Protestant churches by the state security police; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarWe deplore abuses of human rights wherever they occur. We are discussing with our European partners an appropriate reaction to the reports and continue to take opportunities to urge the Government of the German Democratic Republic to fulfil their commitments under the United Nations charter on human rights and the Helsinki final act.