§ Sir Russell JohnstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations he has made to the Government of the Soviet Union concerning the Baltic states, following the killings of four civilians in Riga; what action he will recommend to the Council of Ministers of the European Community; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs summoned the Soviet chargé on 21 January to underline our concern over the latest events. We have agreed with our partners in the EC that EC aid to the Soviet Union (except purely humanitarian) will not go ahead as long as the present situation continues. On behalf of the Twelve, the Luxembourg Presidency has invoked the CDH mechanism, which enables CSCE countries to raise cases of human rights abuses.