HC Deb 15 October 2002 vol 390 cc612-3W
Mr. McNamara

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assets are held in the United Kingdom by(a) the Government and (b) other public authorities based in Madagascar; on what grounds action has been taken to freeze such assets; what mechanisms are available for concerned parties to (i) make representations and (ii) appeal against his action; and what action has been taken by other European Union countries against accounts held by authorities in Madagascar. [74158]

Ruth Kelly

No assets held in the United Kingdom by the Government or other public authorities based in Madagascar have been frozen. Actions taken by other European Union countries are a matter for their Governments.