§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, given the geographical position of the Shetland Islands, they consider the United Kingdom to be among those countries which have a direct interest in Arctic affairs, and if so whether they are taking part in the various discussions currently being carried on, some as a result of, and some concerning, the various proposals for international co-operation put forward by Mr. Gorbachev in October 1987.
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§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Glenarthur)The United Kingdom has an interest in the Arctic and will participate in any discussions concerning the area.