§ 28. Mr. Dugdaleasked the Secretary of State for War what priority is being given to Gibraltarians during the scaling-down operations announcd in the Defence White Paper for the Services there.
§ Mr. RamsdenGibraltarians employed by the War Department will be given priority for retention provided they are under 65 and able to do the job.
§ Mr. DugdaleIs the hon. Gentleman aware that I am extremely glad to hear this, but it is contrary to the information which appeared in the Press? I am delighted that the Government have evidently reconsidered the matter.