§ 16. Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of the Argentine about the constitutional future of the Falkland Islands; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe last meeting with the Argentine Government on this subject, which was at working group level, took place in February. We are currently discussing with them arrangements for carrying forward the negotiating process. We also remain in close touch with the Islands' Councils.
§ 29. Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he proposes to take to protect the interests of the Falkland Islanders following the reaffirmation of the Government of Argentina's claim as reported on 12th June.
§ Mr. RowlandsWe remain fully committed to the protection of the interests of the Falkland Islanders and have through the Governor already discussed the issue with the Islands' Councils. We 553W shall continue to leave the Argentine Government in no doubt of our position.
§ 31. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further action he is taking against the deliberate infringement of British sovereignty in the Falkland Islands and their dependencies.
§ Mr. RowlandsWe are following up our protests by further diplomatic and political exchanges with the Argentine Government with the aim of securing arrangements designed to ensure that such infringements do not re-occur.