§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Turkish Government on behalf of prisoners of conscience on hunger strike in Turkish prisons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe understand that the hunger strike referred to by the hon. Member ended earlier this month.
§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations through the European Community for the repeal of articles 141 and 142 of the Turkish penal code; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Turkish Government are aware that we expect them to adhere to the human rights conventions to which they are a party. They are now actively reviewing the future of articles 141 and 142.