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Re: and the Solomons has a British High Commission...
Posted by Paul McMillan on Mon Dec 10, 2001 04:43:04 AM
In reply top and the Solomons has a British High Commission... posted by Tony on Sun Dec 09, 2001 08:22:53 PM
Tony
You have an Embassey if the British did not run your country in the past...
You have a High Commission if the British did run your country in the past but now you do it yourself!
A consulate is a office run in certain cities, for British citizens. Some are fully staffed and paid by the UK. (usually big cities), but small places may have a consulate run on a volunteer basis by someone with strong links to the UK, or an ex-pat...
See: http://www.fco.gov.uk/directory/dynpage.asp?Page=329
Follow Ups:
- Re: and the Solomons has a British High Commission... - Tony Mon Dec 10, 2001 10:03:07 AM
- Cor blimey guv, a crocodile is biting my.... - MGM Mon Dec 10, 2001 04:00:38 PM
- I regard that, as forthright and open discussion...:0) - Tony Mon Dec 10, 2001 04:18:53 PM
- Touche n/t - MGM Mon Dec 10, 2001 04:45:53 PM
- I regard that, as forthright and open discussion...:0) - Tony Mon Dec 10, 2001 04:18:53 PM
- Cor blimey guv, a crocodile is biting my.... - MGM Mon Dec 10, 2001 04:00:38 PM