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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 June 1997. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
What investigations are planned into possible holdings and assets of the former Mobutu regime in the United Kingdom and dependent territories; and if steps will be taken to return them to the people of Congo.
Answer

Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what investigations are planned into possible holdings and assets of the former Mobutu regime in the United Kingdom and dependent territories; and if steps will be taken to return them to the people of Congo. [1028] Mr. Tony Lloyd: We will do all that we can to assist, but for obvious reasons I cannot comment in detail on the nature of any investigations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1028; 295 c79W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Zaire Democratic Republic of the Congo