I am also concerned about the use of the phrase "as far as possible". I realise that the convention has always recognised that there may be economic problems in some countries which make it impossible to create the conditions which exist elsewhere. For example, the convention might accept conditions in Greek prisons which would not be acceptable in French prisons. However, I wish we were not using the phrase "as far as possible" because it might really mean the convention will be applied as far as the Government is agreeable.