HL Deb 15 October 1996 vol 574 c185WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will amend the list of ministerial responsibilities published by the Cabinet Office in May 1996 so as to indicate where ministerial responsibility lies in home departments for securing compliance with the international human rights treaties to which the United Kingdom is a party.

Earl Howe

I refer the noble and learned Lord to the reply given to him on 9th January 1995,Official Report, WA 1. All Ministers have the duty to which the Civil Service Code refers to comply with the law, including international law and treaty obligations.