Human Rights Covenants

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 19 Rhagfyr 1973.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Julian Amery Mr Julian Amery , Brighton, Pavilion 12:00, 19 Rhagfyr 1973

I am not prepared to accept the assumption in the hon. and learned Gentleman's question. We see nothing unattractive about it. It is simply that we do not wish to put our final ratifying signature to it until the lawyers can assure us that we can implement and carry out what we put our name to.