HC Deb 20 December 1982 vol 34 cc350-1W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister whether special measures will be taken to protect the Falkland Islands against an Argentine invasion at the time of the 150th anniversary of British possession.

The Prime Minister

It would hardly be appropriate to publish special measures for that purpose.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her answer of 16 December that Her Majesty's Government would not expect to be consulted about the content of President Reagan's speech calling for negotiation's between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, why it was necessary in those circumstances to make any views clear to the American authorities; and what those views were.

The Prime Minister

It is customary for allies to exchange views, but not for such exchanges to be made public.