§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what criteria he proposes to apply to the application for residence on Henderson Island, South Pacific, by Mr. A. M. Ratliff of Anchor Corporations, Grundy, Virginia, United States of America; and what regard he proposes to have to the possible environmental consequences of permanent human habitation of the island.
§ Mr. RifkindAll relevant factors, including environmental questions, will be considered carefully, with the criterion being the overall best interests of Pitcairn and the Pitcairners.