Commons clears Crimea sanctions & notes EU “indifference” to UK scrutiny

The House of Commons European Scrutiny Committee has cleared the EU’s decision to extend its trade sanctions relating to Crimea & Sevastopol, imposed after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, until 23 June 2017. The Government made clear to the Committee that it supports the continuation of these measures. The Committee noted the comments of Minister for Trade and Investment Lord...