Falklands : “The future of the Falkland Islands is a matter for the people themselves,” says Prime Minister
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 20.01.2012 (Article Archived on 03.02.2012)
David Cameron has yet again come to the defence of the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination; this time during Prime Minister’s Question Time. On Wednesday, 18 January 2012 the session lasted for approximately 33 minutes. The question was posed by Mr Andrew Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford.
“The future of the Falkland Islands is a matter for the people themselves,” says Prime Minister
By J. Brock (FINN)
David Cameron has yet again come to the defence of the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination; this time during Prime Minister’s Question Time. On Wednesday, 18 January 2012 the session lasted for approximately 33 minutes. The question was posed by Mr Andrew Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford.
Mr Andrew Rosindell MP: Will the Prime Minister agree with me that in this, the 30th anniversary of the Falklands’ War, the actions of the Argentine government are wholly deplorable? And would he remind Argentina that they lost the Falklands’ war and that it is up to the Falkland Islanders to determine their own future?
The Rt Hon Mr David Cameron MP: I think first of all it is very important that we commemorate the Falklands’ War on this the 30th Anniversary and remember all those who served and fought so hard and gave their lives and didn’t come home. We should remember all of those people this year.
The absolutely vital point is that we are clear that the future of the Falkland Islands is a matter for the people themselves. And as long as they want to remain part of the United Kingdom and be British they should be able to do so. That is absolutely key; I am determined that their defences and everything else is in order, which is why the National Security Council discussed this issue yesterday.
The key point is that we support the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination. And what the Argentines have been saying lately sounds far more like colonialism. These people want to remain British and the Argentines want them to do something else.
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