HC Deb 17 March 1997 vol 292 cc393-4W
Mr. Allason

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received regarding British dependent territory citizenship from the Legislative Council of St. Helena. [20349]

Sir Nicholas Bonsor

The Legislative Councillors of St. Helena have addressed a petition to my right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary on citizenship. We are considering with other Departments what might be done beyond existing arrangements to increase employment opportunities in the UK for St. Helenians. We are replying to the petition accordingly.

Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the reasons for the Governor of St. Helena not renewing the residence permit of Mr. Mikael Olsson to enable him to extend his stay on St. Helena. [20427]

Sir Nicholas Bonsor

Mr. Mikael Olsson was a visitor to St. Helena. He did not have a residence permit. After almost a year on the island, his leave to remain as a visitor expired on 8 March. This is a matter between Mr. Olsson and the immigration officer on St. Helena.