Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 1998. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what action Her Majesty's Government has taken in respect of the chief UNITA representative in the United Kingdom, Mr Anibal Kandeya, to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1127 (1997); and what knowledge his Department has of his whereabouts.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government have taken in respect of the chief UNITA representative in the United Kingdom, Mr. Anibal Kandeya, to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1127 (1997); and what knowledge his Department has of his whereabouts. [50447] Mr. Mike O'Brien: I have been asked to reply. An application from Mr. Kandeya for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom is currently under consideration. No action may be taken to deport or otherwise remove him until this application has been resolved. I understand that Mr. kandeya remains in the United Kingdom and is in contact with my Department.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 316 c250W; 50447
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Applications Diplomatic service Immigration UN resolutions UNITA Angola Kandeya, Anibal