HC Deb 29 June 1994 vol 245 c573W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent British commercial interests have been affected by ethnic clashes in the Rift Valley in Kenya; and what representations he has made on this matter.

Mr. Goodlad

Inter-ethnic fighting in Rift Valley province over the past two-and-a-half years has had limited effect on British commercial interests there. We have consistently made clear to the Kenyan Government over this period our concern at the political, economic and social dislocation caused by the fighting; and our view that it is the prime responsibility of every Government to provide security for their citizens, and to implement long term solutions.