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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Uma Kumaran (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Falkland Islands: Natural Gas and Oil

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Falkland Islands Government on the importance of the Falkland Islanders' right to self-determination in relation to offshore oil and gas exploration.

Answer

The right of the Falkland Islanders to develop their natural resources for their own economic benefit is integral to their right of self-determination. When deciding whether to consent to new hydrocarbons licences in the Falkland Islands, the Secretary of State acts in accordance with applicable Falkland Islands legislation. UK oil and gas licensing policy does not apply in the Falkland Islands.

I met Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly on 3 September and discussed ongoing economic development projects in the Falklands.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28045
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Licensing Falkland Islands Exploration Oil Natural gas
Link
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