§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations his Department has received concerning the status of telephone services between Spain and Gibraltar. [69662]
§ Peter HainForeign and Commonwealth Office officials hosted a meeting on 17 April with representatives of Gibraltar Nynex Communications Ltd. (GNC) and the Government of Gibraltar to discuss the status of telecommunications services between Spain and Gibraltar. On 26 June officials received a follow-up letter on behalf of GNC. We replied on 12 July.
The most recent representation from the Government of Gibraltar on this issue was a letter from the Chief Minister to my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary on 18 March, to which I replied on 19 April.
§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received regarding changes to the constitution of Gibraltar. [69664]
Date Event 3 June Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Nuffield Pool (including fireworks and lighting of a beacon) 8 June Golden Jubilee Concert—St. Michael's Cave 10 June Inter-faith Service of Thanksgiving 13 June Queen's Birthday/Golden Jubilee Parade at the Victoria Stadium 13 June Queen's Golden Jubilee Command Reception 10–21 June Model Soldier Exhibition to commemorate HM the Queen's Golden Jubilee 27 June Golden Jubilee Celebration Concert at St. Michael's Cave His Excellency the Governor, together with other members of his staff, attended all the events.
§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what Golden Jubilee celebrations took place hosted by the Governor of Gibraltar; what the costs were; and what local elected officials were invited to the functions. [69658]
§ Peter HainThe Governor hosted a Tree-Planting Ceremony on 6 February, a Golden Jubilee Medal Presentation on 7 June and HM the Queen's Golden Jubilee Garden Party on 14 June. The costs were £913, £458 and £8,630 respectively. All local elected representatives were invited to the Tree Planting ceremony and the Garden Party. The Medal Presentation was a purely military affair.
The Governor also took the Royal Salute at the Queen's Birthday/Golden Jubilee Parade on 13 June and was guest of honour at the reception which followed. Both these events were arranged and funded by the Ministry of Defence.
§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations his Department has received from Spain regarding allegations of smuggling from Gibraltar; and if he will make a statement. [69663]
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§ Peter HainWe understand that the Gibraltar House of Assembly Select Committee on Constitutional Reform has produced proposals. The Government of Gibraltar has not yet passed these to Her Majesty's Government. We will consider carefully any proposals we receive.
§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his Department's latest assessment is of progress with negotiations with Spain concerning Gibraltar; and if he will make a statement. [69661]
§ Peter HainI refer the hon. Member to the statement made in the House by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary on 12 July 2002,Official Report, column 1165.
§ Gregory BarkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what members of his Department participated in public ceremonies celebrating the Golden Jubilee on Gibraltar; if he will list the ceremonies on Gibraltar members of his Department attended; and if he will make a statement regarding the celebration of the Golden Jubilee on Gibraltar. [69660]
§ Peter HainTo date there have been a total of 10 public events in Gibraltar in celebration of HM the Queen's Golden Jubilee. In addition to those events hosted by His Excellency the Governor (and detailed in my reply to the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Gregory Barker) at column 391W, the following events have taken place:
§ Peter HainI refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs gave to the right hon. Member for Devizes (Mr. Ancram) on 7 May 2002,Official Report, column 151W.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many individuals who live in Spain work in Gibraltar. [R] [68455]
§ Peter HainThe Government of Gibraltar do not have these figures available.