HL Deb 24 May 2000 vol 613 c88WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What subjects will be on the agenda for the European Union/Russia summit in Moscow on 17 May; and whether they will raise European Union help to the Russian Prison Service, particularly in relation to tuberculosis and prisoners' diets. [HL2462]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)

The EU/Russia Summit will take place in Moscow on 29 May. The agenda will focus on: developments and policy priorities in Russia and in the EU; implementation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement; and current international issues. There are no plans to discuss EU help to the Russian Prison Service.