Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 1996. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Monday, 14 October 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: Pursuant to his answer of 21st May, Official Report, column 103W, what contribution has been made by HM Ambassador in Quito towards the goat eradication scheme on the Galapagos.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 21 May, Official Report, column 103, what contribution has been made by Her Majesty's ambassador in Quito towards the goat eradication scheme on the Galapagos. [40367] Dr. Fox: The British Ambassador in Quito donated £500 for the purchase of equipment required for the goat eradication programme. A contribution of £25,000 from an FCO fund for small environmental projects has also been approved to establish a base station for the programme and to protect threatened plant species, which form an important part of the tortoises' diet.

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