Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 July 2004. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what potential markets in Russia for British business were discussed during her recent talks with Russia.

Answer: Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what potential markets in Russia for British business were discussed during her recent talks with Russia. [183079] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The visit to Russia by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry was to hold discussions with Russian Ministers on a number of bilateral and multilateral issues. No sector specific discussions were held. The Russian Government are continuing with their reform programmes, including reforms to reduce bureaucracy and bureaucratic barriers. Both governments are committed to sustaining our bilateral relationship.

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