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Falkland Islands

Volume 36: debated on Monday 31 January 1983

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Sir Nigel Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the future cost of defending the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Blaker

The estimated extra cost in 1983–84 is £424 million. Figures for 1984–85 and 1985–86 must await the publication of the public expenditure White Paper.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how much fresh water has been transported to the Falkland Islands and by what means; and whether the vessels concerned have used port facilities at Rio de Janeiro.

Mr. Wiggin

It is not in the national interest to disclose information about the size or supply of our garrison on the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many aircraft on their way to or from the Falkland Islands since 1 July 1982 have had to seek permission to land in Brazil.