HC Deb 07 July 1982 vol 27 cc126-7W
19. Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the latest situation in the Falklands.

Mr. Onslow

I refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Walsall, North (Mr. Winnick).

21. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeet) on 27 April, Official Report, c. 244, in view of the fact that no active hostilities are taking place, if Her Majesty's Government will approach the Argentine Government afresh with a view to referring the question of sovereignty of the Falkland Islands to the International Court of Justice.

Mr. Onslow

No. The situation remains as set out in my earlier reply.

23. Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what international negotiations have taken place on the future of the Falkland Islands subsequent to their recapture; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Onslow

None, and until we have discussed their future with the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands it will not be appropriate for Her Majesty's Government to enter into any international negotiations on this matter.

24. Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he proposes to take steps to encourage foreign investment in the development of the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Onslow

Lord Shackleton's report of 1976 covered investment incentives, and he will be looking at this area again in updating his report. The decision on whether to take action to encourage foreign investment is one for the Falkland Islands Government, in consultation with Her Majesty's Government.

35. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current situation in the Falkland Islands; and if he will consider paying an official visit to the islands in the near future.

Mr. Onslow

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Walsall, North (Mr. Winnick). My right hon. Friend has no immediate plans for visiting the Falkland Islands.