Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 7 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2017. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 February 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Kenya: Farms and Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of Kenya on the incidence of home and farm seizures in that country.

Answer

Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials in Kenya are monitoring the situation closely, and are in regular contact with British nationals affected. Our High Commissioner continues to raise the issue at the highest levels of Kenyan Government, including with the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs, the Inspector General of Police, and most recently the Laikipia County Governor. He visited Laikipia in December, when he met with British nationals to discuss their concerns.

The FCO continue to place the safety and security of British nationals at the heart of our activity. We are also working closely with other Embassies to provide a coordinated response for our respective nationals in the area, and stand ready to offer further consular assistance if required.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63419
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Housing Farms Kenya
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk