asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action he has taken with regard to the oppressive actions of the Government of Rumania, which was formed as the result of recent elections, against some of their non-Communist citizens; and, in particular, if he will withhold ratification of the treaty.

I would refer my hon. Friend to the oral reply I gave today to the hon. Members for Queen's University of Belfast (Professor Savory) and South Dorset (Viscount Hinchingbrooke).