HC Deb 19 July 1994 vol 247 c130W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in what circumstances Her Majesty's Government will re-open discussions with Argentina concerning the sovereignty of the Falkland islands.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs informed the House on 4 May, he was able to reassure the Falkland islanders during his recent visit that sovereignty of the islands is not for discussion. We have no doubts about our sovereignty and we have made it clear to Argentina that the matter is not for negotiation. We support the right of the islanders to self-determination.