HC Deb 23 January 1987 vol 108 c776W
Mr. Terlezki

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current state of Anglo-Russian relations in the light of the Reykjavik meeting between President Reagan and Mr. Gorbachev.

Mr. Renton

Since the Reykjavik meeting we have continued to maintain an active dialogue with the Soviet Government on arms control, human rights, regional issues and other matters of mutual interest.

I discussed these matters in Moscow last week, stressing the need for progress on human rights.

Mr. Terlezki

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans Her Majesty's Government have to improve relations with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Mr. Renton

We are conducting an active dialogue with the Soviet authorities aiming to secure greater respect for human rights, progress in arms control, an increase in trade and contacts between people at all levels.