§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have received the human rights report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur Nigel Rodley on persons subjected to torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; what action was taken by the previous Government on the recommendations made by Mr. Rodley in 1995 and 1996; and what actions they will be taking in the light of the present Report and their undertaking in the gracious Speech.
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe have indeed received Mr. Rodley's latest report on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The UK co-sponsored a number of resolutions at the Commission on Human Rights in 1996 and 1997 based on Mr. Rodley's 1995 and 1996 reports, and generally supporting his work. We are committed to ensuring that promotion of human rights is at the centre of the UK's foreign policy.