HC Deb 30 January 1985 vol 72 c202W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made in establishing a civil external air service for the Falklands; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

We look forward to the establishment of commercial air services linking the Falklands and the outside world, after the completion in early 1986 of the new airport at Mount Pleasant.

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he has taken to fix a South American city for regular onward civil flights to the Falklands.

Mr. Renton

I understand from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport that no proposals have been received for such flights.

Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if a Government subsidy is to be made available for a civil external air service for the Falklands.

Mr. Renton

There are no plans for such a subsidy.