Written question asked by Earl of Carlisle (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 1997. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 1997.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

What is the cost per annum of maintaining a diplomatic presence in : (a) Estonia; (b) Latvia; (c) Lithuania; and (d) The Russian Federation; and whether they consider that the British taxpayer gets value for money. - Includes figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

583 c202-3WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Diplomatic service Expenditure Latvia Estonia Lithuania United Kingdom Russia Baltic states Embassies Operating costs

Contains statistics

Yes