Brokenshire Questions Ministers over Falklands Sovereignty

James Brokenshire has quizzed Ministers about the ongoing diplomatic issues between the UK and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falklands. James pressed Ministers over the decision by the Argentine authorities to impose new permit rules over shipping using their waters to travel to or from the Falklands. The moves were prompted by oil exploration works of the Falkland Islands raising concerns over whether Argentina would attempt to stop ships seeking to travel to the Islands.

Foreign Office Minister Chris Bryant assured James that the situation was being monitored closely, although there had been no attempt to introduce any ‘blockade' of the Falklands. James was assured that sovereignty of the Islands would be upheld and that the principle of self-determination for the Falkland Islanders would be protected.

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