HC Deb 06 February 1996 vol 271 cc166-7W
23. Mr. David Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration is being given by the defence planning staff to the implications for UK defence policy of changes in the Russian hierarchy and defence doctrines. [12050]

Mr. Soames

As explained in the "Statement on the Defence Estimates 1995", the progress of reform in Russia remains an important factor in the determination of our security and defence policies.