HC Deb 02 February 1966 vol 723 c1077
46. Mr. Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is intended to retain Gibraltar as a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation base.

Mr. Mayhew

We contemplate no changes in the N.A.T.O. tasks allotted to our military establishments in Gibraltar.

Mr. Jeger

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the Spanish Government have recently said that they refused to recognise Gibraltar as a N.A.T.O. base? Will he take the necessary steps to inform the Fascist Government of Spain that we do not intend to be kicked around?

Mr. Mayhew

Again that would be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary. In the meantime, no change is planned on our side.

Mr. Kenneth Lewis

Do the Government intend to make representations to the Spanish Government this year not to interfere with British holiday travel in Spain?

Mr. Mayhew

Perhaps the hon. Member would address his question to my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary.