§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is the cost to public funds of flying (a) a female illusionist and (b) a fire eater to the Falkland Islands on 16 December;
(2) what provision he is making to fly an all-girl song and dance group to the Falkland Islands on 16 December; how many girls will participate; and at what cost.
§ Mr. WigginArrangements have been made to send a live variety show to the South Atlantic on 16 December. The show will comprise a comedian, a female illusionist, a fire eater, a folk duo, a three-girl song and dance group, as well as two stage managers. The cost to public funds of mounting the show will be about £15,620.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make provision to fly out such fit young widows of Service men buried in the Falkland Islands as wish to visit graves over Christmas.
§ Mr. WigginNo; there is neither the transport nor the accommodation to permit this. Details of the arrangements which will be offered to close relatives of those lost at sea or buried on the islands will be announced in the near future.