§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy not to enter into negotiations with the Argentinian President and his delegation over the status of the Falklands; and if he will make a statement. [57115]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe have no doubt about our sovereignty over the Falklands. This is not negotiable. There will be no change in the status of the Islands unless that is the wish of the Islanders themselves. In inviting President Menem we have made it clear to the Argentines that his visit will not be an opportunity to negotiate sovereignty over the Falklands.