§ 6. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are his long-term plans to replace, by Gibraltarians or by mechanical aids, Spanish personnel now working in Gibraltar.
§ Mr. StonehouseA Committee under the chairmanship of the Financial Secretary is at present engaged on the study of increasing productivity, and other aspects of the matter are being examined.
§ Mr. TilneyAlthough we all want friendly relations with Spain, since Gibraltar is at present under duress, should not plans be made whereby sterling at present earned by Spaniards could be saved? Cannot we plan for Gibraltar as Spain plans for her colonies in Morocco?
§ Mr. StonehouseThere are considerable plans now being prepared for the development of the economy and I would prefer, before making any statement, to have had these plans fully examined before an announcement.