§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will ensure that the series of ministerial visits to Argentina, listed in his answer of 24 July to the hon. Member for Harlow (Mr. Newens), does not weaken the United Kingdom's commitment to preventing the Falkland Islands from coming under the control of Argentina; and what is the purpose of the visits.
§ Mr. RidleyYes. Her Majesty's Government have no doubt about British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and Dependencies. This has been made clear to the Argentines on many occasions. The purpose of the two forthcoming Ministerial visits to Argentina is to further our bilateral relations; to discuss economic and industrial developments; and856W to promote Britain as a major trading partner.