§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Prime Minister if he will raise the issue of the slaughter of seal pups in Russia with Boris Yeltsin during his visit to Moscow.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 9 February 1994]: I do not expect to do so. However the Russian authorities are aware of the public concern in the United Kingdom, and our embassy will continue to raise this subject with the Russians whenever the opportunity arises.