Oral Answers to Questions

Gregory Campbell Excerpts

Tuesday 15th May 2018 Commons Chamber

[Boris Johnson]

I assure my right hon. Friend that we in the UK Government are well aware of the deep controversy surrounding Nord Stream 2. We raise it not just in Ukraine but with other European friends and partners.

[Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)]

Earlier, the Foreign Secretary indicated the diplomatic headcount exchange. How would he describe current diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Russia? Are they likely to change in the near future?

[Boris Johnson]

I can sum up our policy, which I repeat to the House: engage but beware. We will continue, where necessary and possible, to engage with Russia diplomatically and culturally across the field. But relations are currently, of course, difficult.