In the Lords

I think I caught the first part of the question; it was a follow-up to the noble Lord’s question about local democracy.

My Lords, the future of the Falkland Islands is one that only the people of the Falkland Islands should decide.

The noble Lord can certainly have more detail, but I am going to have to follow up this discussion with a letter providing that detail—not l

My Lords, I thank the noble Viscount for his question; I will follow up with a letter.

I did see the op-ed, and obviously that has been shared around the FCDO and Government.

I am very, very happy to enthusiastically echo and support those remarks.

I strongly agree with the noble Lord.

The noble Lord makes an extremely important point.

I cannot provide a date, but I can say that the MoD conducts routine and regular assessments of any threats to the Falklands and it is our p

My Lords, in this poignant anniversary year we will continue to defend the Falkland Islanders’ democratic rights and celebrate the modern an