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Ascension Island

Volume 73: debated on Thursday 21 February 1985

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many wild cats he estimates there are on Ascension Island; and whether or not this number is declining.

No estimate of numbers is available, but the population is thought to be increasing at present.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who is responsible for the police at Ascension Island; and who is the magistrate.

Following is the available information derived from the latest outturn data supplied by the metropolitan county councils:

The governor of St. Helena is responsible for the police. His authority is exercised by the administrator. The administrator acts as the magistrate.