HC Deb 22 June 1999 vol 333 c354W
20. Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on anti-semitism in Russia. [86593]

Ms Quin

We continue to be concerned at anti-semitic incidents in Russia. But it is the anti-semitic comments by Duma deputies Makashov and Ilyukhin last year which caused outrage in Russia and beyond. At our instigation the EU Presidency made representations to the Russian authorities on this subject in January and my right hon. Friend raised the issue with the Russians during his visit to Russia in March. We remain ready to take further action if necessary, including in co-ordination with our EU partners.