§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the subject of the Falkland Islands has been discussed in the past 12 months in the context of European Economic Community political co-operation; what was the result of any such discussions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarOur views on various aspects of the Falkland Islands question have been made plain to our partners. We have tended to use bilateral contacts for this purpose but my right hon. and learned Friend briefed his colleagues on 10 November on the Falkland. Islands interim conservation and management zone and our views on the Falklands vote at the UNGA have been made plain in the Political Committee.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how the other European Economic Community members voted in the recent United Nations resolution about the Falkland islands; and what explanation they have given to Her Majesty's Government for their attitude.
§ Mr. EggarThe majority of our European Community partners (Belgium, Denmark, Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg and Portugal) abstained. French, Greek, Italian, Dutch and Spanish support for the resolution reflects a variety of considerations.