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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Thursday, 26 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 June 2005. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Madagascar

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the arrangements are for UK diplomatic representation in Madagascar; and what plans he has to change these arrangements.
Answer

As my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary announced on 15 December 2004, Official Report, columns 137–40WS, we will shortly be closing the British embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar. After the British embassy closes, relations with Madagascar will be covered from our high commission in Port Louis, Mauritius supported by an honorary consul in Antananarivo.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2144; 434 c381W;434 c383W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Subjects
Diplomatic service Embassies Madagascar