§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many applications to settle in the Falkland Islands have been received by Her Majesty's consulate-general, Santiago; and what reply has been given by Her Majesty's consul there.
§ Mr. OnslowExact figures are not readily available, but a considerable number of Chileans have indicated an interest in emigrating to or working in the Falkland Islands. In consultation with the Falkland Islands Government, Her Majesty's consul in Santiago has informed applicants that their interest has been recorded; that at present all immigration into the islands is constrained by practical considerations; and that applicants will be contacted again if the situation offers more hope at a later stage.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the settlement on the Falkland Islands of nationals of South American countries other than Argentina.
§ Mr. OnslowImmigration policy is entirely a matter for the Falkland Islands Government, under the terms of the Falkland Islands Immigration Ordinance 1965.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether charges have been 30W brought as a result of the breaking into the garage which houses the car of the Civil Commissioner of the Falkland Islands, the theft of a brass crown attached to the rear of the vehicle, and the damaging of the brass crown on the front of the vehicle.
§ Mr. OnslowI am seeking the civil commissioner's comments and will write to the hon. Member when these have been received.