Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 June 1989. It was answered by Lord Howe of Aberavon (Conservative) on Friday, 9 June 1989 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Written question

Question

On what criteria were means & timing selected to let it be known that the possible blackmail of hon Members had not been in any way associated with the recent expulsion of Soviet citizens. - Includes ref to statement on 26 May & subsequent publication.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

154 c263-4W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Members USSR Diplomatic relations Extortion Waldegrave of North Hill, Lord