Russia: Threats to Individuals in the UK Debate

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Department: Department for International Development

Russia: Threats to Individuals in the UK

Lord Robathan Excerpts
Thursday 8th March 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Robathan Portrait Lord Robathan (Con)
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Should it be the case that the hands of the Russian state are all over this attack, can my noble friend assure me and the House—and indeed the nation—that Her Majesty’s Government will ramp up sanctions and other measures against Russia?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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Again, we need to establish the facts of this case. The police have not reached any conclusions; there is an ongoing investigation and clearly any actions against this country by other states will be dealt with in the strongest possible terms.