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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 contributions 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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