§ Sir Nigel Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the future cost of defending the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. BlakerThe estimated extra cost in 1983–84 is £424 million. Figures for 1984–85 and 1985–86 must await the publication of the public expenditure White Paper.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much fresh water has been transported to the Falkland Islands and by what means; and whether the vessels concerned have used port facilities at Rio de Janeiro.
§ Mr. WigginIt is not in the national interest to disclose information about the size or supply of our garrison on the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many aircraft on their way to or from the Falkland Islands since 1 July 1982 have had to seek permission to land in Brazil.
§ Mr. BlakerSix.