HC Deb 15 July 1965 vol 716 cc90-1W
25. Mr. Jackson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make easy road access to Gibraltar for Spanish citizens contingent upon similar rights being available for British citizens leaving by road to enter Spain.

Mrs. White

The only Spanish citizens now entering Gibraltar are daily workers and vendors of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. Since 1954 the Spanish Government has forbidden Spanish citizens to visit Gibraltar without special permission, though until March, 1965 certain vehicles carrying goods other than those mentioned above were licensed by the Spanish Government.

So far, it has appeared to be in the best interests of Gibraltar to allow those now entering to do so.