British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations

Zubir Ahmed Excerpts

Monday 7th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lammy]

Yes, I can. In that regard, I want to associate myself with the remarks of the former Prime Minister and state once again that the right to self-determination governs our relationship with the overseas territories. They remain a very important part of our national story and nothing in this deal undermines that important relationship. That is why the Governor of the Falklands and Fabian Picardo in Gibraltar have been very clear about that in the past few days.

[Dr Zubir Ahmed (Glasgow South West) (Lab)]

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[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I do not think the hon. Gentleman was standing throughout the statement.