HC Deb 11 February 1987 vol 110 c229W
Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has as to the numbers of Jews who were allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union during the month of January 1987.

Mr. Renton

According to our information, 92. We continue to press for a significant increase in the numbers permitted to leave.

Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information the Minister of State, the hon. Member for Mid Sussex (Mr. Renton), received during his recent discussions in Moscow about the effect of the new Soviet law narrowing the family reunification invitations to Soviet Jews who wish to emigrate, especially on those who have already applied outside the new criteria; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

I refer the hon. Member to the answer that I gave him on 26 January at column41.