Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 December 2002. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 December 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations the Government has made to the Government of Spain in relation to compulsory purchase of property belonging to British citizens in the regions of Valencia. - (Holding answer 3 December 2002).

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations the Government have made to the Government of Spain in relation to compulsory purchase of property belonging to British citizens in the regions of Valencia. [85173] Mr. Mike O'Brien: [holding answer 3 December 2002]: No representations have been made to the Spanish central Government; however, our ambassador in Madrid brought these problems to the attention of the head of the Valencian regional government in a letter dated 22 October which refers to a number of individual cases. The ambassador has met and discussed the matter with British nationals, including at a public meeting. British nationals are being advised to engage the services of local lawyers, who are best placed to assist them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85173; 396 c318W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Compulsory purchase British nationality Land Ownership Property Spain Valencia
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk