had precisely the same effect as the noble Lord's Bill.
Indeed,
the noble Lord's Bill is very closely based on that amendment.
The question is, has anything happened since then which has
removed the reasons which the Government then advanced against the
amendment?
19. My lords, obviously we have had the occupation of the Falkland
Islands by Argentina and our subsequent repossession. But, as I have
already indicated, the Government have responded generously to the
risk of any possible immigration problems for Islanders who may not
have the right of abode here. There are consequently no such problems.
What has not changed, however, is the effect on the other dependent
territories of preferential treatment for the Falkland Islanders.
20.
Of course the inhabitants of the other dependencies sympathise
with the Islanders over recent events and admire their fortitude under
very adverse circumstances.
And they have played their part in the
the
recent conflict. Hong Kong's generous contribution to/South Atlantic
fund will I am sure long be remembered with great gratitude, along
and other dependent territories
with the service of people from Hong Kong/with the task force.
Let us remember that when we consider their present attitude.
My Lords, there is absolutely no reason to suppose that their attitude
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