RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

Early day motion 1424, tabled 8 May 2007 by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative). Signed by 25 members.

That this House sees Russia as a key strategic ally for the UK; wishes to encourage the Government to strive to do everything possible to improve relations; understands that the UK will need Russian co-operation in the United Nations and beyond to tackle some of the most pressing international problems; and urges the Government to increase ministerial visits to Moscow to the frequency of those by French and German ministers.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Conservative 7, Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 1.