§ 112. Mr. George Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware of the intensification of restrictive measures at the Spanish frontier at Gibraltar; and whether he will make a statement on the actions he proposes to take to protect the welfare of Gibraltar and the legitimate interests of its people, in the light of this new situation.
§ Mr. PadleyI am aware of the intensification of the restrictions imposed by the Spanish authorities on the Gibraltar frontier. As my right hon. Friend told the hon. Member on 1st February, Her Majesty's Government intend to take all necessary measures to protect the welfare of Gibraltar and the legitimate interests of its people. But it would not be appropriate to elaborate on individual actions at this stage.
§ Mr. Fisherasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what has been the outcome of the representations made to the Spanish Government by Her Majesty's Government regarding the Gibraltar-Spain frontier situation; and whether any further diplomatic or other action is now contemplated.
§ Mr. PadleyI have nothing to add to the reply which my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Goole (Mr. George Jeger) on 1st February.