HC Deb 27 July 1982 vol 28 cc498-9W
22. Mr. Hoyle

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be in a position to make a statement on the long-term arrangements for the defence of the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Nott

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Smith) and the hon. Member for Fife, Central (Mr. Hamilton).

31. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce outstanding decisions on replacement of ships, aircraft and equipment lost in the Falklands campaign.

Mr. Nott

As I said on 1 July, all ships, aircraft and equipment lost in the Falklands campaign will be replaced, although not necessarily on a like for like basis.—[Vol. 26, c. 743–1066.] Outstanding orders will be made when the analysis of all relevant factors has been completed.

33. Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, further to his reply to the hon. Member for Lambeth on 29 June, Official Report, c. 743, if he can now give an estimate of total costs of the Falkland Islands campaign.

Mr. Nott

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Wood Green (Mr. Race) on 20 July.—[Vol. 28, c. 112.]

36. Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made in developing the accommodation and infrastructure on the Falkland Islands in which British Armed Forces have been involved.

Mr. Blaker

The first major consignment of portable hutting for the accommodation of the troops on the Falkland Islands has now arrived at Port Stanley. This hutting has the capacity to accommodate 3,000 men. Meanwhile, the Royal Engineers in conjunction with the Falkland Islands Public Works Department are continuing work to repair and improve the water and electricity supply in the Port Stanley area. Houses and roads have also been repaired and emergency work has been completed on the airfield.

38. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has yet decided on the future garrisoning of the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Nott

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Smith) and the hon. Member for Fife, Central (Mr. Hamilton).