§ Mr. Blackburnasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will take positive action to retain British sovereignty of the Falkland Islands in the face of continued Argentine claims.
§ Sir Ian GilmourSuccessive British Governments have left the Argentine Government in no doubt as to British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and their Dependencies.
§ Mr. Blackburnasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will implement the economic development of the Falkland Islands in accordance with the report of Lord Shackleton in 1976.
§ Sir Ian GilmourThe majority of the recommendations put forward by Lord Shackleton in his economic survey of the Falkland Islands have now been implemented. The Government will continue to maintain a close interest in the development of the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. Blackburnasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make an early policy statement in respect of the Falkland Islands.
§ Sir Ian GilmourWe are looking closely at the problems of the Falkland Islands but no change of policy is currently planned. The House will be kept informed of all developments of interest.