§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in securing compensation for British firms expropriated in Tanzania; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George ThomasSome of the British undertakings concerned are negotiating their claims for compensation with the Tanzania Government. Others have yet to submit their claims. In the meantime, as I informed the House on 21st March, we have noted the assurance of the Tanzania Government that they will pay full and fair compensation.—[Vol. 743, c. 1433–4.]