§ 67. Mr. Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that the Upper Volta Republic has closed its embassy in the parliamentary constituency of St. Marylebone without paying the rent; and what steps are being taken by Her Majesty's Government to ensure that this government discharges its obligations.
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§ Mr. George BrownYes. The Upper Volta Embassy closed on 30th April, two months before further rent was due. The Ambassador made provision to meet this liability from an assignment of the lease. This could not be arranged speedily and therefore money was not available when rent became due at the end of June. The Foreign Office took up the matter with the Upper Volta Government, and their Minister for Foreign Affairs has given a personal assurance that financial provision for the rent will be made.