HC Deb 24 October 1961 vol 646 c37W
24. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if, in view of the circumstances surrounding the evacuation of the 269 inhabitants of Tristan da Cunha, involving the loss of their homes and possessions and the impossibility of them returning to the island, he will offer to undertake the financial liability of maintaining these people until they have been re-established and found work in this country.

Mr. H. Fraser

Her Majesty's Government accept financial liability for maintaining the people of Tristan da Cunha until a decision on their resettlement has been reached.

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