To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received about the infringements of the human rights of the Romanian bishop, Laslo Tokes; and if he will make a statement.

[pursuant to his reply, 14 December, c. 530]: Her Majesty's ambassador in Bucharest has spoken to Bishop Tokes to ascertain his safety and that of his family. Bishop Tokes confirmed that although some threats have been made, he is unharmed and the Romanian authorities are taking an active interest in ensuring his safety.