Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 June 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what work has been done to expand the work and upgrade the facilities of the British Council in Lithuania; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what work has been done to expand the work and upgrade the facilities of the British Council in Lithuania; and if he will make a statement. [125666] Mr. Hain: Since opening in refurbished premises in 1992, the British Council offices in Lithuania have been further renovated and developed, and electronic information sources have been installed. The Council intends to ensure its operations remain appropriate and its premises suitably equipped.

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