HC Deb 13 May 1996 vol 277 c326W
Sir Michael Grylls

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what date the British high commissioner returned to Nigeria; what steps he is taking to encourage the restoration of democracy in that country; and on what date he expects the Nigerian high commissioner to return to London. [29010]

Mr. Hanley

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Stretford (Mr. Lloyd) on 19 February, column22. The Nigerian authorities have given us no indication of a date for the return of the Nigerian high commissioner to London.

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had, and with whom, on the current regime in Nigeria. [28600]

Mr. Hanley

We continue to consult closely with Commonwealth, European Union and other partners on all aspects of our policy towards Nigeria.