§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the United States of America on developing a British base at Ascension Island.
§ Mr. OnslowThere have been no disussions with the American authorities about developing a British base on Ascension Island, although we have continuing discussions with the Americans about administrative arrangements for the use of the airfield and related facilities there.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has had discussions with the Organisation of African States and individual African states on the issue of British military development of Ascension Island.
§ Mr. OnslowNo such discussions have taken place.