Falkland Islands: Sovereignty
Debate between Oliver Dowden and Kirsty McNeill(2Â weeks, 3Â days ago)
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Kirsty McNeill
We are confident that our defensive capabilities in the south Atlantic are equal to the task.
Sir Oliver Dowden (Hertsmere) (Con)
The problem is that the Argentinians can smell weakness because of our approach to the Iranians’ attacks on two British bases earlier this year. Will the Minister therefore be clear that, in the light of Iranian threats to our bases this time round, we will not just seek to intercept the missiles attacking them, but attack targets in Iran if they attack our bases? That sort of signal of intent is required in relation to our overseas territories.
Kirsty McNeill
This Government could not have been clearer about the work that we are doing to defend our bases, and we will keep it up.