The Earl of Denbighasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in the light of recent media comments from President Menem with respect to Argentina "freezing" its claims to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, they have any intention of changing United Kingdom policy on this issue. [HL834]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanOur position of sovereignty is well-known and remains unchanged. We do not regard our sovereignty over the Falkland Islands as negotiable, and remain committed to the right of the islanders to determine their own future. There are no negotiations under way on sovereignty. There will be no change in the status of the islands unless that is the wish of the islanders themselves.