Request to raise Falklands conflict
Mr. Higgins sought to raise the imminent Argentina–Britain conflict as a matter of urgency; the Ceann Comhairle said he would communicate with him.
I sought permission to raise a Private Notice question concerning Government policy in relation to the conflict between Argentina and Britain and I should like to know the decision of the Chair in regard to that in view of the urgency that attaches to the matter. A total exclusion zone has been announced by Britain around the Falkland Islands and it has been responded to by the Argentine Government announcing that they expect war to commence within 24 to 48 hours. I seek permission to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I should like to tell the Chair that Question No. 436 on the Order Paper is about Government policy in general towards the Falkland Islands but my request now is about the position of the Government in relation to the threat of war and the recent developments between Argentina and Britain.
