HC Deb 08 March 1989 vol 148 c553W
41. Mr. Favell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the abuse of human rights in eastern Europe.

Mr. Waldegrave

Human rights abuses regrettably occur in many parts of eastern Europe. Romania is the worst offender, but the situation in Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and the GDR also gives cause for serious concern.

59. Mr. Mans

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received on the abuse of human rights in eastern Europe.

Mr. Waldegrave

We receive frequent letters from hon. Members and from members of the public about human rights abuses in eastern Europe. We regularly take up such cases with the Governments concerned, both bilaterally and together with our partners.

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