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Gregory Campbell Excerpts
Tuesday 12th March 2024

(9 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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Well said. The modern, diverse, economically prosperous Falkland Islands of today is testimony to the islanders’ achievements since the 1982 conflict. The islanders are a valued part of the British family, and as long as they want to remain part of the family, sovereignty will not be up for discussion.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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Have the very commendable words that the Minister has said at the Dispatch Box today been relayed to the Argentinian authorities?

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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As I have said, we are working on our good relations with Argentina, but the country is very clear about our position on the Falkland Islands.