HC Deb 16 December 1981 vol 15 c135W
36. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will take steps to identify any recognised bodies or organisation in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics whose funding or assistance by Her Majesty's Government would further Anglo-Soviet relations.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

I do not believe that the Soviet Government would allow the funding by Her Majesty's Government of organisations in the Soviet Union even for the purpose of furthering Anglo-Soviet relations.