§ Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British subjects are at present living in Ethiopia; and what advice has been given to them concerning their safety.
§ Mr. RowlandsThere are some 680 United Kingdom nationals resident in Ethiopia. The advice given to them is subject to change in the light of developments. But the British community are currently advised to exercise the utmost caution, particularly when travelling outside the capital; to avoid unnecessary journeys; to stop and co-operate if challenged by the security authorities; to avoid provocation; to respect the curfew and to carry documents of identification, including passports at all times.
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§ Mr. Luceasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will confirm that a British citizen was recently killed in Ethiopia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RowlandsI regret to confirm that a United Kingdom national, Dr. William Hastings Morton, was shot dead in Addis Ababa on 10th March. The circumstances give cause for concern about the security situation in Ethiopia as it affects foreign nationals, and Her Majesty' Ambassador has urgently requested a detailed report from the Ethiopian authorities and will continue to press for this.