§ 23. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reply he gave to the representations made on behalf of the Spanish Government about the visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Gibraltar.
§ Mr. GodberHer Majesty's Embassy at Madrid has made it clear to the Spanish Government that His Royal Highness' movements as a serving officer of the Royal Navy are subject to normal operational requirements and are purely a matter for Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterApart from the naval requirements, did my right hon. Friend and the embassy make it crystal clear to the Spanish authorities that the visit by the heir to the Throne to Her Majesty's loyal Colony of Gibraltar is the business of no foreign Government?
§ Mr. GodberYes, Sir.