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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:33 am on 3 June 2010.

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Photo of Chris Bryant Chris Bryant Shadow Minister (Europe) 11:33, 3 June 2010

May we have a debate in Government time-a full day debate, on the Floor of the House-on human rights around the world, in which we might discuss, for instance, the problem in Russia and the Government's change of policy in relation to Russia, which is cutting all the programmes that engage with civil society in Russia and that make it possible for people to defend their rights against a very difficult regime, in a situation where very few people have an opportunity to put forward their legitimate rights and few people have an opportunity to assemble? Will he ensure that Ministers come to that debate and explain their change of policy on Russia?