§ Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many Foreign Office staff deal with (a) the Falkland Islands and (b) all South American countries.
§ Mr. EggarIn the Diplomatic wing five officials deal with the Falkland Islands and ten deal with South American countries. Three officials divide their time between these areas. These officials are supported by 13 clerical and secretarial staff.
In the Overseas Development wing three officials deal with the Falkland Islands and five deal with South American countries. Other staff, including heads of Department and support staff, spend part of their time on these responsibilities. There are also a number of professional advisers in both wings who are concerned with the Falkland Islands and South America.