Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Chesham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 November 1996.

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Chesham, Lord

Question

Whether HMG have noted the report by the Special Representative of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in which be refers to "indications that the social climate in the Islamic Republic is becoming less tolerant", and what advice they will give to Members of Parliament or United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament who are invited to Iran, sometimes with their wives as, guests of the government.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

575 c137WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Human rights Iran UN Commission on Human Rights