§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussion he has held with the Governor of the Falklands concerning flights to the Falklands from(a) Chile, (b) Uruguay and (c) Brazil. [73385]
§ Mr. Tony Lloyd[holding answer 26 February 1999]We have told the Governor of the Falkland Islands that we share the Falkland Islands Government's hope that Lan Chile will continue to fly to the Falklands after the expiry of their present contract on 31 March 1999. We have assured him of our readiness to assist the Falkland Islands Government to explore other options for air links in the region.
§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reasons the Chilean Government have given for recognising Argentina's claim over the Falklands. [73387]
§ Mr. Tony Lloyd[holding answer 26 February 1999]We are aware of Chilean statements of support for the Argentine position on the Falklands in recent years. It is for the Government of Chile to explain the reasons for their statements. We have made clear to the Chilean Government that we have no doubt about British sovereignty over the Falklands and have called on them to recognise the right of the Falkland Islanders to determine their own future.