HC Deb 27 June 1938 vol 337 c1516
15. Mr. Garro Jones

asked the Prime Minister whether His Majesty's Government have now arrived at a definition of British territorial waters off Gibraltar, and whether he will communicate that definition to the House?

Mr. Butler

The position of His Majesty's Government in this matter has undergone no change, and the second part of the question does not, therefore, arise.

Mr. Garro Jones

Is it not the case that territorial waters at Gibraltar have never been defined, if so, what advantage is it that the attitude of His Majesty's Government has undergone no change? Is it not desirable that the attitude of the Government should be clarified and should undergo the change of defining these territorial waters?

Mr. Butler

The question raises a good many considerations, and perhaps the hon. Member will discuss the matter with me.

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