HC Deb 30 April 1984 vol 59 c37W
Mr.Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for desalination plants in the Falklands; and what costs are involved.

Sir George Young

None.

Mr.Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what advertisements he has placed in the Press relating to desalination schemes rather than rainfall and reservoir schemes for water supply in the Falkland Islands.

Sir George Young

None.

Mr.Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what materials and equipment have been purchased from France, Italy and Sweden, respectively, in relation to the construction of the Port Stanley airport;

(2) what percentage of the components of the fuel tank depot being constructed at Port Stanley airport are of British origin;

(3) what is the value of Swedish and American earth-moving equipment being used in the construction of Port Stanley airport.

Sir George Young

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on Friday 27 April 1984 at column621.