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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 2019. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


South Africa: Land

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help end land seizures in South Africa.

Answer

President Ramaphosa has consistently stated that violent and illegal land seizures will not be tolerated and the police will respond to all incidents. Incidents where land seizures do occur further illustrate the need for South Africa to find a sustainable solution to the issue of land reform and the inequalities that persist today.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
245731
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Land Ownership Tenure South Africa
Link
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