§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have approved the proposed visit by the Princess of Wales to Russia in the run-up to the announced elections in that country and whether the timing of that visit is related to those elections.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyHRH the Princess of Wales has been invited to pay a working visit to Russia in connection with a children's hospital trust of which she is a patron. The dates are still under discussion. Her Majesty's Government are content for the visit to take place. It is not related to the forthcoming elections in Russia.