HC Deb 14 December 1982 vol 34 cc126-7W
35. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress made in strengthening the garrison in the Falkland Islands and on the estimated cost to date.

Mr. Blaker

I refer the hon. Member to the White Paper on the Falklands Campaign which is being published today and, on the estimated cost of the garrison, to my answer to the hon. Member for West Lothian (Mr. Dalyell) on 6 December 1982.—[Vol. 33, c. 410.]

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is now satisfied with the accommodation and leisure facilities available for the British Forces on the Falklands.

Mr. Wiggin

I am satisfied that all possible is being done to bring these facilities up to an acceptable standard.