Ministerial Statement on Access to St Helena
Written Ministerial Statement
Access to St Helena
The Secretary of State for International Development (Mr Andrew Mitchell):
The Government recognises its special responsibilities and international obligations towards its Overseas Territories, and is committed to supporting their economic development. We want to provide a permanent, economically viable solution to the problem of access to St Helena. [...]
Airport to Revitalise St Helena
The go ahead for an airport on the island of St Helena will be given by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell – subject to strict pre-conditions – on the basis that it will provide best value for the British taxpayer and meet our obligations to this British Overseas Territory.
The airport will revitalise the British [...]
Airport Consultation 14 – 22 June
Rosemary Stevenson, who has been commissioned by DFID to lead the airport consultation process will visit the island from 14 – 22 June 2009.
It is important Rosemary meets with as many people as possible when she’s here as the outcome of her visit will play a big part in HMG’s decision on whether or not [...]