§ 21. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement on the latest position on the frontier point between Gibraltar and Spain at La Linea.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Frederick Lee)There has been no further change in the situation at the frontier since the Spanish authorities downgraded the La Linea customs post on 25th October.
§ Mr. DigbyWould it be right to assume that no news is good news? Is it just as easy for Spanish subjects to cross the frontier to work in Gibraltar as it was, or is that getting more difficult?
§ Mr. LeeSpanish people are still crossing into Gibraltar. The Governor, Chief Minister and his Deputy are in London, at my invitation, discussing the present position.
§ Mr. WoodWhen does the right hon. Gentleman expect a reply from the Spanish Government on this and other points which have been referred to the International Court of Justice?
§ Mr. LeeThe position is that we are still awaiting a reply from the Spanish Government. Up to now they have not given a reply to our suggestion that the matter go to the International Court.