§ Q52. Mr. Lathamasked the Prime Minister whether she will make a statement on the progress of reconstruction and rehabilitation in the Falkland Islands, indicating in particular any new decisions or initiatives since her recent visit.
§ The Prime MinisterDuring my visit to the Falkland Islands I was pleased to see the progress made towards their rehabilitation. The £15 million allocated for this task is now almost fully committed. All the materials for the housing project, providing for 54 new housing units, have been shipped and construction is in hand. Ten mobile homes have also reached the islands and an additional 10 are being shipped for refurbishment and expansion of the temporary boarding facilities for secondary school children. A road works unit recently sailed for Port Stanley to undertake the urgent task of repair of the capital's roads. The final group of recruits for the key professional posts on the islands are now in transit. These include teachers for the new academic year which starts shortly.