§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what guidelines he has to foster immigration to the Falklands.
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§ Mr. WhitneyNone; immigration is a matter for the Falkland Islands Government. However, we are always ready to consider any requests for assistance which they might put us to.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what study Her Majesty's Government are making of the reasons why more emigration from the Falkland Islands has taken place than immigration to the Falkland Islands.
§ Mr. WhitneyImmigration is a matter for the Falkland Islands Government. However, I understand that the most recently available statistics show that since June 1982 approximately 35 islanders have emigrated from the Falklands, while a total of approximately 40 persons have arrived there with the intention of settling permanently. The Falkland Islands Government have also received over 650 formal applications from prospective immigrants.