HC Deb 14 February 1967 vol 741 cc331-2
16. Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the situation in Gibraltar.

Mrs. Hart

Within Gibraltar the general situation remains unchanged, with the land frontier still closed to vehicles and merchandise though open to pedestrians including tourists and Spanish workmen.

We are considering what our policy should now be, in the light of the General Assembly resolution of 20th December, consistently with the interests of the people of Gibraltar which, as we made clear in New York, we regard as paramount. It would not he helpful if I were to go further at this stage.

Mr. Channon

What representations has the Minister or her right hon. Friend made to the Spanish Government in recent weeks about the present frontier restrictions?

Mrs. Hart

As I say, the frontier situation has not changed and there have been no new representations.