HC Deb 28 February 1980 vol 979 cc657-8W
Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Lord Privy Seal how the number of Soviet trade officials in the United Kingdom compares with each other country in the European Community and the United States of America with Canada.

Mr. Blaker

Detailed information is not available to Her Majesty's Government. The number of Soviet trade officials in the countries mentioned is, of course, a matter for the Governments concerned.

Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many of the Soviet trade inspectors of industrial equipment being exported to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics are in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

Mr. Blaker

Two are in Scotland, one is in Wales, and three are in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many of the 65 Soviet trade inspectors in the United Kingdom are accompanied by their families.

Mr. Blaker

Fifty.

Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the longest length of stay of any one of the 65 Soviet trade inspectors in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Blaker

Thirty-six months.