19. [901012]Fiona Bruce (Congleton) (Con): May I associate myself with the concerns expressed about President Nasheed and his welfare by my hon. Friend the Member for Redditch (Karen Lumley)? I understand that Richard Branson raised recently on his blog concerns about the impact of the political situation in the Maldives on travel and tourism. Does the Minister have a view on that?
Mr Swire: British tourists play a key part in the Maldivian economy and we keep our travel advice under constant review, as my hon. Friend knows—the first thing we ensure, as far as we can, is the safety of our nationals—which includes the political stability of the country.
No comments:
Post a Comment