§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what responsibility his Department will have for persons employed in the construction of the new Falkland islands airport.
§ Mr. WhitneyUnder the terms of the contract let by the Property Services Agency of the Department of the Environment, all arrangements for the work force are the responsibility of the contractor.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs at what cost to public funds goats have been transported to the Falkland Islanders to provide goats milk to those who cannot drink cows milk.
§ Mr. WhitneyNone.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign arid Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received concerning the employment of United Kingdom construction workers on the Falklands airport contract; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyI have received no representations concerning the employment of United Kingdom construction workers on the new Falklands airfield.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what arrangements have been 31W made for sale to islanders or others of the land owned by the San Carlos Sheep Farming Co. Ltd.; and what facilities are being provided by Her Majesty's Government for the Government of the Falkland islands for loans to suitably qualified islanders who wish to purchase land, sheep and plant.
§ Mr. WhitneySan Carlos Sheep Farming Co. Ltd. has offered San Carlos farm for sale direct to Falkland islanders and others in the Falkland Islands in appropriate subdivisions. The Falkland Islands Government have agreed to assist the company with deciding on appropriate subdivisions and the legal and administrative arrangements. The Falkland Islands Government have also agreed to consider applications from prospective buyers for loans and we are prepared to make limited funds available from the £31 million development grant for this purpose if requested to do so by the Falkland Islands Government.