Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Falkner of Margravine (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 11 October 2010.

Argentina: Falkland Islands

Question: My Lords, will my noble friend explain his views on why 12 Commonwealth countries supported the Argentines in the UN committee? Is that not a source of some regret to us?

Answer: It is always a pity when there is not full agreement, particularly among our fellow Commonwealth members with whom we operate closely on many issues. But they have their point of view, to which they are perfectly entitled. The debate goes on, but it is not a binding debate as no binding resolutions are involved. I expect that the debate will continue, particularly among not so much Commonwealth countries but other Latin American countries.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 721 c332
Session: 2010-12
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Falkland Islands Sovereignty Argentina UN Special Committee on Decolonisation
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk