§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Lord Privy Seal what plans are being considered for the future status of the Falkland Islands
§ Mr. RidleyA number of possible approaches to the Falkland Islands dispute were discussed with islanders during my visit to the Islands last November. At the last round of talks in February, the Argentines rejected the idea of freezing the dispute for an agreed period of time. No date has been set for a next round of Anglo-Argentine talks. In continuing to seek a negotiated settlement, Her Majesty's Government will be guided by the wishes of tyre islanders themselves.
§ Mr. Farrasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the current situation in the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. RidleyI take it that my hon. Friend is referring to the dispute over sovereignty. At the last round of talks, in February, the Argentines rejected the idea of freezing the dispute for an agreed period. No date has been set for a next round of Anglo/Argentine talks. In continuing to seek a negotiated settlement, Her Majesty's Government will be guided by the wishes of the islanders themselves.