§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister what representations Her Majesty's Government have had from Mr. Ted Needham, chairman of Coalite, on the issue of assisted passages to the Falklands and temporary homes for settlers.
§ The Prime MinisterMr. Needham has recently returned from a visit to the Falkland Islands. He called on the Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 3 November to discuss various matters arising out of that visit. Assisted passages and temporary housing for settlers were among the subjects discussed but no representations were made.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister, pursuant to the statement of the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary, Official Report, 4 November, c. 125, when Her Majesty's Government will have completed their study of Lord Shackleton's recommendations on the development of the Falkland Islands.
§ The Prime MinisterThe islanders' preliminary views on Lord Shackleton's recommendations have now been received and we hope shortly to be in a position to announce our decisions on the development of the islands.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Prime Minister if she proposes to hold all-party talks on the future of the Falkland Islands.
§ The Prime MinisterNo.