§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will consider building an airstrip in the Falkland Islands, under the Operation Military Aid to the Civil Community Scheme, in the light of experience gained by building an airstrip on Colonsay and the Virgin Islands.
§ Mr. HattersleyYes, given a request from the appropriate political department, and the necessary financial support. However, in view of our foreseen commitments it seems unlikely that we would be able to undertake such a task for some time.