HC Deb 09 May 1990 vol 172 cc173-4W
32. Mrs. Golding

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on what can be done by the Government to minimise anti-semitism in eastern and central Europe.

Mr. Waldegrave

We shall continue to condemn instances of anti-semitism in central and eastern Europe. We shall also continue to press for universal respect for the rights of minorities as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act.

73. Mr. Brandon-Bravo

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to assist Governments of central and eastern Europe in their efforts to guarantee the rights of Jewish and other minority communities.

Mr. Waldegrave

We would be ready to look at any requests for assistance and advice from the Governments of central and eastern Europe in addressing these questions. We shall also continue to urge all participants in the CSCE process to uphold the commitments they have made on minority rights.

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