At the invitation of the Chairman; · Mr~· Peck,· Mr~··· Clifton, · Mr~· Thomson · and Mr. Betts' took places at the Committee · table. The CHAIRMAN: I call on Mr. Peck. Mr. PEO<: Mr. Chairman, I thank you for the opportunity to address the Committee on behalf of Falkland Islanders. Ny name is Terence Peck. I was born in August 1938 and educated at Stanley, Falkland Islands. I qualified as plumber/heating engineer before joining th_e Falkland Islands Police Force. I served 21 years before retiring, in 1980. For 14 of those years I was Chief Police Officer. I entered the political arena in October 1981. On the night of 1 April 1982 I was recalled for service with the Police Department. In the early hours of 2 April, Argentine military forces invaded my country. Myself and others were held prisoners for some hours before being released. As the days passed the Argentine military increased their numbers and began strengthening their fortifications. I was compelled to escape into the mountains to avoid being taken prisoner by the infamous militia. I spent my time - some five weeks -collecting information about the Argentine eneTt¥ positions. Wherever possible, acts of sabotage were carried out. When our British forces landed, I joined ranks with them, being officially attached to the third parachute battalion. My battalion was successful in many actions against the Argentine enemy, not the least of them being the battle of Mount Longdon. As the world knows, the Argentine invaders were defeated and subsequently removed from our country. My services to the third parachute battalion were recognized with an award bestowed on me by Her Majesty the Queen. JB/8 A/AC.109/PV .1369 . 11 . (Mr~. Peckl In 1981, I was elected to the Legislative and Executive Councils. I held that 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a personal account of a Falkland Islands resident who played a role in the 1982 Falklands War. The speaker's background is in law enforcement and military service, and the text focuses on their experiences during the war. The content does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, agriculture, industry, transport, communication, international trade, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief