Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2005. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Friday, 2 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

St. Helena

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what rules govern the application for land purchase licences by those holding official Government positions in St. Helena, with particular reference to potential conflicts of interest.

Answer: For officials holding ‘islander' status, there are no restrictions apart from the general prohibition in Order 84 of the St. Helena Public Service Orders. This forbids the abuse of office to further personal interests. For officials who do not hold ‘islander' status, there are requirements for: (a) a licence from the Governor in Council, under the Immigrants Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance; and (b) concurrent permission of the Governor and the Secretary of State, in accordance with Order 81 of St. Helena Public Service Orders.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 440 c794W;440 c794W; 34079
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Civil servants Conflict of interests Land Licensing Sales St Helena
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk