§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Defence what war compensation has been applied for and what amounts have been paid to the Falkland Islands Company since June 1982.
§ Mr. RentonI have been asked to reply.
The Ministry of Defence, as agents for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, received a claim from the Falkland Islands Company under the compensation scheme for civil losses announced by the then Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on 28 July 1982, at column 570. With the exception of one outstanding item, which is currently the subject of negotiation, the company's claim has been settled. It is not the practice to reveal details of claims, as such information is treated as "in confidence" between the Government and the claimant.