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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 10 January 2011.


Turks and Caicos Islands

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they are giving to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands to counteract the rise in unemployment and social unrest since the imposition of Direct Rule.
Answer

The UK Government are taking a number of measures to help the Turks and Caicos Islands Government provide a stable economic environment that will lead to improved employment prospects for those out of work. The labour department in the Turks and Caicos Islands is in constant dialogue with the major employers within the territory to explore further employment opportunities for the people of the islands. We have not seen a rise in social unrest since the elected Government in the Turks and Caicos Islands was suspended in 2009.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5272; 723 c417WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Politics and government Unemployment Turks and Caicos Islands Social unrest
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk