asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will state the progress made in implementing certain of the recommendations in the Shackleton Report on the Falkland Islands.

I reviewed our action to implement the Shackleton Report in my answer to Questions on 25th January. Since then we have made further progress. We are financing the construction of an all-weather road from Darwin to Stanley and of a new school hostel in Stanley. We are also strengthening the Public Works Department, an essential contribution to these projects. We are carrying forward our urgent discussions with the Falkland Islands Government on expanding the internal air service. A Salaries Commissioner and other experts have visited the Falklands. We are recruiting a Fiscal Adviser and a Development Officer.

asked Her Majesty's Government:How many spinal injuries resulting in paralysis there have been within the South East Thames Regional Health Authority area for the last year for which they have figures.

I regret that this information is not available.House adjourned at eleven minutes past ten o'clock.