HC Deb 07 February 1989 vol 146 cc584-5W
Mr. Ron Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the countries which have been asked to pay rates arrears for diplomatic properties in London; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

We are seeking payment of rates arrears for diplomatic properties in London from the following states:

Burkina Libya
Costa Rica Morocco
France Nigeria
Grenada Paraguay
Iran Somalia
Iraq Sudan
Laos Uganda

We regularly approach missions which are in arrears to urge them to make payment.