HC Deb 21 July 1986 vol 102 cc5-6W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what purpose two scientists are being sent to the Falkland Islands in connection with penguin deaths; what instructions have been given them as to the scope of their work; and what are the fields of specialist expertise of the scientists concerned.

Mr. Eggar

The Falkland Islands Foundation and the Falkland Islands Development Corporation have jointly funded a project for two scientists, a marine ornithologist and an assistant to study the feeding habits of seabirds around the Falkland Islands.