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Russia: Threats to Individuals in the UK

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Business of the House
Thursday 8th March 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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I repeat that anybody who carries out an attack on a citizen of this country in such a way will be dealt with severely.

Viscount Waverley Portrait Viscount Waverley (CB)
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that there might be merit in having a relationship with Moscow rather than the current sub-zero arrangements, whereby no agencies have any communication that constitutes a relationship?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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Again, I cannot speak for the Foreign Office on what relations are currently like, but I can certainly take the noble Lord’s point away.

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