§ 43. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been drawn to the resolution passed by the Gibraltar Legislative Council protesting against libellous innuendoes concerning the loyalty of Gibraltar during the war contained in an article in the Sunday Dispatch, 6th July, 1958; and what action he will take to reassure the people of Gibraltar of the Government's appreciation of their services in the war.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes, Sir. I am sure that all in this House will wish the Gibraltar Legislative Council to know that any imputation on the loyalty of the people of Gibraltar is deeply resented in this country.
§ Mr. JegerIs the right hon. Member aware that that Answer will cause great 1147 satisfaction in Gibraltar, where the Legislative Council described that article in the Sunday Dispatch as deliberate lies and an unwarranted libel? Will he take steps to see that his remarks are passed on to the Legislative Council?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes, certainly. I think that the article complained of contained a deplorable statement.