HC Deb 08 March 1983 vol 38 cc344-5W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many persons were accepted for immigration into the Falkland Islands in each of the past five years; and if he will list the nationalities of those accepted.

Mr. Onslow

Immigration records were destroyed during the Argentine occupation of the Falkland Islands and these details are therefore not available. Since June 1982 three immigrants have arrived in the islands: of these, two were British and one a New Zealander.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether persons of any nationality are free to apply for immigration into the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Onslow

Yes, but the acceptability of any application is a matter for the Falkland Islands Government under the Falkland Islands Immigration Ordinance 1965.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what tied cottage arrangements are in force on the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Onslow

It is a common feature of camp settlements in the Falkland Islands that accommodation is tied to jobs. Such accommodation is normally provided free of charge, as are supplies of meat, milk and peat.

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