§ 13. Mr. George Jegerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in the proposals for the improvement of the economy of Gibraltar.
§ Mrs. WhiteThe Government of Gibraltar are still examining the report of the Senior Economic Adviser to my right hon. Friend. They are setting up an Economic Development Committee under the chairmanship of the Minister for Housing and Economic Development, and a new post of Financial and Development Secretary is being created and will shortly be filled by a senior officer who will be specially concerned with economic development.