Internationally Protected Persons (Convention)

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the Government will deposit their instrument of ratification on the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including diplomatic agents.

Mr. Hattersley
Legislation will be required before Her Maejsty's Government can implement and ratify this convention, and we hope to be able to introduce the necessary Bill as soon as possible.