§ Sir Nigel Fisherasked the Minister for Overseas Development what discussions he has had, and with whom, concerning the offer by Alginate Industries Limited to make a substantial investment in the Falkland Islands; and what were the results.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe Managing Director of Alginate Industries Limited presented his views to my officials on 25th August, during a discussion with members of the Falkland Islands Committee on the economic survey of the Falkland Islands undertaken by Lord Shackleton. The views put forward at that meeting are being taken into account in the Government's consideration of the report.