§ 40. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will request the Governor of Hong Kong to launch a fund supported by both the Hong Kong Government and the public to provide extra financial support for those families bereaved by the death of Hong Kong sailors and Service men killed fighting for the United Kingdom in the Falklands war.
§ Mr. RifkindHer Majesty's Government will meet their obligations to the families of these men through the payment of death gratuities and insurance indemnities as appropriate. In addition, the South Atlantic Fund is available as a source of assistance.