Submission from John Simkiss, Ascension
Island
I am writing to suggest that the committee look
into the Ascension Island Council's mass resignation over their
mistreatment by the F&CO regarding the right of abode after
being subject to direct taxation.
There are other UK military installations on
Overseas Territories such as Gibraltar which live quite comfortably
with a small and docile resident population.
I don't know if anyone on Ascension has submitted
relevant written testimony. But if they have not already, please
contact me, and I will put you in touch with the right people
on Ascension.
I applaud your review of the F&CO's work
in general and their deceitful misbehavior in dealing with residents
on Ascension.
18 October 2007
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