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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 April 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Argentina: F-16 Aircraft

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of Argentina's acquisition of F-16 fighter aircraft.

Answer

Argentina's purchase of F-16 fighter jets does not change the UK Government's policies in relation to either Argentina or the Falkland Islands.

The UK is committed to upholding the Falkland Islanders' right of self-determination. As long as the Falkland Islanders wish to remain part of the UK family, there can be no discussions on sovereignty.

The UK undertakes regular assessments of possible threats so that our forces in the South Atlantic, which are entirely defensive, are maintained at the appropriate level to ensure the defence of the Falkland Islands.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22231
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Procurement Argentina F-16 aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk