§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what administrative responsibilities he has for (a) the Channel Islands and (b) the Isle of Man.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe islands are internally self-governing dependencies of the Crown. The United Kingdom Government are directly responsible for their external relations and defence. The Crown acts through the Privy Council. My right hon. and learned Friend is the Privy Councillor with primary responsibility for matters relating to the islands. He acts as the channel of communication between the islands and the United204W Kingdom Government, and submits advice as appropriate, with respect principally to proposals for legislation (which require Royal Assent) and Crown appointments.