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HENDERSON ISLAND: IS AN AMERICAN INTERESTED IN SETTLING THERE?
An American national has expressed an interest in
settling on Henderson Island. The Island Council have
indicated that they are prepared to consider this, subject
to certain conditions. The matter will be studied carefully
and a decision made in due course.
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HAS THERE BEEN ANY CHALLENGE TO BRITISH SOVEREIGNTY OVER PITCAIRN?
No.
HMG's sovereignty has never been in doubt.
DEFENCE
There is no known threat to Pitcairn,
ISLANDERS' WISHES: DO THEY WANT INDEPENDENCE?
The Island Council has declared that it has no wish
to seek to change the nature of the relationship between
Pitcairn and the Government of the United Kingdom.
However,
should the Islanders ever express a desire to change their
status, HMG would be prepared to take
appropriate
measures to respect the wishes of the Islanders.
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PITCAIRN'S POPULATION?
About 50,
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ISLAND COUNCIL
The Islanders run their internal affairs through the
Island Council, which is nearly all directly or indirectly
elected.
18. WHAT AID DOES HMG GIVE TO PITCAIRN?
Aid is granted to Pitcairn where the need arises. For
instance, ODA paid £47,000 towards the construction of the
jetty in 1977 and they have agreed to meet the costs of
Major Jasonsmith's visit.
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