§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British subjects are at present in Uganda; and whether he is satisfied that all possible steps have been taken by Her Majesty's Government to ensure their safety.
§ Mr. RowlandsThere are about 500 United Kingdom nationals resident in Uganda. As elsewhere, the safety of United Kingdom nationals overseas is the formal responsibility of the country in which they reside. This remains true of Uganda. It is important that those of our nationals who remain in Uganda understand the risks they run and our limited ability to assist them, particularly in view of the absence of diplomatic relations.