HC Deb 22 February 1994 vol 238 cc163-4W
Sir Thomas Arnold

To ask the Prime Minister what is his policy towards Russia's application to join the Group of Seven.

The Prime Minister

I believe that there is a strong case for building a closer political dialogue between Russia and the Group of Seven, by creating a political Group of Eight, although it would not be appropriate in current circumstances for Russia to join the economic G7. I shall be taking this up with my G7 colleagues.

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