HC Deb 07 March 1990 vol 168 cc693-4W
43. Mr. Janner

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement regarding the United Kingdom's relations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Mr. Waldegrave

Anglo-Soviet relations are better than ever. We are moving cautiously but steadily from an era of confrontation to one of co-operation in an increasingly wide range of areas.

76. Sir Russell Johnston

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met a representative of the Soviet Government; and what matters were discussed.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs met Mr. Shevardnadze in Ottawa on 13 February. Their discussions focused on developments in Europe.

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