HC Deb 12 March 2002 vol 381 c860W
14. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to visit the Island of St. Helena for the celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of the island's discovery. [39577]

Mr. Bradshaw

The Secretary of State has no plans to visit St. Helena during its quincentennial year.

The House will be pleased to note that the Overseas Territories Bill, which received Royal Assent on 26 February, will enable St. Helenians to become British Citizens by the time they celebrate their Quincentenary.