Written question asked by Bill Wiggin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Thursday, 4 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on her Department's policy in respect of the section 8 Orders being carried out in Zimbabwe.

Answer: Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on her Department's policy in respect of the section 8 orders being carried out in Zimbabwe. [65679] Clare Short:We believe there is a strong case for land reform in Zimbabwe. However we strongly deplore the way in which the Zimbabwe Governments fast track process is being implemented. Section 8 orders are a part of a deeply flawed process that is not supported by the British Government or the international community.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 388 c540W;388 c538W; 65679
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Land Farms Evictions Ownership Politics and government Property rights Tenure Zimbabwe
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