§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to propose legislation to give effect to the outcome of the Madrid conference on the future of the Antarctic; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesWe expect the draft environmental protocol to the Antarctic treaty that emerged from Madrid to be concluded at a further meeting in Madrid in June. It would be premature to consider legislation until a final text is available.