§ Sir Alastair GoodladTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what advice she is currently giving to citizens of Montserrat contemplating returning to the island. [80385]
§ Mr. FoulkesAn information note has been prepared by the Government of Montserrat, describing the conditions currently existing on the island. In the UK, this will be available from the Montserrat Government UK Office, the Montserrat Community Support Trust and other Montserratian community groups. It will also be included with the application forms for people wishing to apply for assistance under the Evacuee Return Air Fare Scheme.
§ Sir Alastair GoodladTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many citizens of Montserrat have returned to the island from(a) the United Kingdom and (b) elsewhere in the last 12 months. [80386]
§ Mr. FoulkesThe Government of Montserrat estimate that the population has increased by approximately 1,300 in the last 12 months. This figure includes a significant number of regional migrant workers. The Government of Montserrat do not collect data on the origin of returning citizens. Information on citizens returning from the UK is not held by the UK Government.