§ 25. Miss KirkbrideTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the European Commission concerning the obstruction of movement between Spain and Gibraltar. [R] [95059]
§ Mr. VazWe have raised the continuing problems at the border between Gibraltar and Spain with the European Commission on several occasions in recent months. Following the inauguration of the new Commission this Autumn, both my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Home Affairs and my predecessor as Minister for Europe have discussed the issue with EU Commissioner Vitorino. We will continue to press the Commission to take effective action in this matter.