§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will raise the Gibraltar question with the Council of Ministers in the EEC in an effort to gain a settlement of the problem.
§ Sir Ian GilmourThe best way to find a solution to the Gibraltar problem would be through discussion with Spain following the removal of the Spanish restrictions. Gibraltar is part of the European Community but neither my right hon. and noble Friend nor I propose to raise the matter in the Council of Ministers for the time being.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Lord Privy Seal what representations have been made by the British Government to the Spanish Government on the refusal by the Spanish Government to grant approval to Gibraltar Airways to operate a service between Gibraltar and Madrid.
§ Sir Ian GilmourOfficial representations have on several occasions been made in Madrid. A reply is awaited.