§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further action is now being taken to protect the lives of United Kingdom citizens working in Nigeria.
§ Mr. WhitlockWe are very much alive to the dangers involved for people working in or near the fighting areas in Nigeria and our offices in Nigeria are in regular contact with United Kingdom nationals outside the secessionist area. We are also maintaining the closest touch with the Federal authorities, who have given assurances that every effort will be made to safeguard United Kingdom nationals. We also maintain close liaison 65W with the International Committee of the Red Cross with regard to those few United Kingdom nationals remaining in the secessionist area.