Armenia (Hansard, 24 October 1994)

§ Sir Trevor Skeet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will now open a legation in Yerevan, Armenia, for the protection of British interests.

§ Mr. Douglas Hogg
There are at present no plans to establish a resident British mission in Yerevan. The pattern of our overseas representation is kept under review. Her Majesty's ambassador in Moscow is accredited to Armenia. He and his staff visit Yerevan regularly.

§ Sir Trevor Skeet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to which location Armenian citizens requiring visas to enter the United Kingdom apply.

§ Mr. Baldry
Armenian citizens requiring visas to visit the United Kingdom may apply at any post designated to offer a visa service. Those persons wishing to enter the United Kingdom for some other purpose should apply to the British embassy in Moscow. A list of designated posts is available in the Library of the House.

§ Sir Trevor Skeet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many Armenians live in each state of the EU.

§ Mr. Douglas Hogg
This information is not centrally recorded and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

§ Sir Trevor Skeet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many members of the EU have diplomatic representations with Armenia in Yerevan.

§ Mr. Douglas Hogg
Three—France, Germany and Greece.

§ Sir Trevor Skeet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what he assesses 435W would be the cost of operating an embassy in Armenia by renting premises in Yerevan.

§ Mr. Douglas Hogg
It is not possible to give a reliable estimate. Much would depend on the number of staff to be accommodated, the functions to be performed, and the size and location of the premises.

§ Sir Trevor Skeet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the balance of trade between the United Kingdom and Armenia in each of the past five years.

§ Mr. Douglas Hogg
The balance of trade between the United Kingdom and Armenia for the year 1993 and from January to August 1994 is shown in the table:

Exports £000s Imports £000s Crude Balance £000s

Jan—dec 1993 5,346 18 +5,328

Jan—aug 1994 3,332 21 +3,311

Previously, all United Kingdom trade with Armenia was included in records of UK trade with the Soviet Union.

	Exports £000s	Imports £000s	Crude Balance £000s
Jan—dec 1993	5,346	18	+5,328
Jan—aug 1994	3,332	21	+3,311