§ 56. Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Labour if he will now give Gibraltarians a quota for entry into this country over and above those allowed under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act in a similar manner as for Malta.
§ Mr. FernyhoughThe Gibraltar Government recently raised this question with my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Commonwealth Affairs and it is being considered.
§ Mr. WallWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that it is now easier for a Spaniard to work in this country than it is for a Gibraltarian? Until the whole question of the application of the Commonwealth Immigrants' Act to Gibraltar is cleared up, will he bear in mind the very real need for a quota on the same lines as for Malta?
§ Mr. FernyhoughThe hon. Gentleman will appreciate the special circumstances of Malta, but he will also realise that if we go beyond the one country every other Commonwealth country may make a similar demand. But the hon. Gentleman can be assured that this matter is under consideration.