Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Peter Bone (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 29 October 2013 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
LGBT Community (Russia)
- Question
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Does the Minister agree that, while these attacks are quite outrageous—as is the fact that the Russian Government seem to be legislating towards such behaviour—it is better to engage with Russia than to boycott events if we are to bring about change?
- Answer
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I agree with my hon. Friend both about the importance of making our views clear and about the importance of engagement. Our diplomats who are stationed in Russia make a point of attending meetings of civil society organisations, including LGBT organisations, to demonstrate that we are standing up for the values in which we believe.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 569 c752
- Session
- 2013-14
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Sexuality Russia
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