HC Deb 06 July 1988 vol 136 c607W
47. Mr. Franks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many ministerial visits have been made to sub-Saharan Africa, including Commonwealth countries there, during the last 12 months; and what major subjects were discussed.

Mrs. Chalker

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister visited Kenya and Nigeria in January 1988. My hon. Friend the Minister of State and I have made five visits to sub-Saharan Africa during the last 12 months. Ministers in other Government Departments have also visited the region. A wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues were discussed.