§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the security of British interests and property in Tanzania and the possible question of compensation following the passage of the Nationalisation Act in that country, and on the outcome of recent representations by Her Majesty's Government to the Government of Tanzania on this issue.
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§ Mr. KershawA number of buildings partly or wholly owned by United Kingdom nationals have been compulsorily acquired by the Tanzania Government under the recently passed Acquisition of Buildings Act. Her Majesty's Government have therefore sought an assurance from the Tanzania Government that, in accordance with the well-established principles of international law, prompt, adequate and effective compensation will be paid in respect of the United Kingdom interest in any building which is acquired under the Act.