HC Deb 05 February 1986 vol 91 cc176-7W
50. Mr. O'Brien

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current state of United Kingdom-Soviet relations.

Mr. Renton

We continue to seek better relations based on fuller mutual understanding with the Soviet Union. Mr. Shevardnadze has accepted my right hon. and learned Friend's invitation to visit London, and there are plans for a continuing and active programme of AngloSoviet contacts at both official and ministerial level. We also welcome the prospective visit of the British group of the IPU to Moscow, led by my right hon. Friend the Lord President of the Council.

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