§ 63. Mr. Wallasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government of Gibraltar will be represented in the Anglo-Spanish talks about Gibraltar.
§ Mrs. WhiteHer Majesty's Government are responsible for the external affairs of Gibraltar and the talks will take place between representatives of Her Majesty's Government and of the Spanish Government.
§ 64. Mr. Wallasked the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what consultations she has had with the Gibraltar Government about talks with Spain; and whether they agreed to such talks taking place without relaxation of the frontier restrictions imposed by Spain.
§ Mrs. WhiteMy noble Friend has naturally kept in the closest touch with the Governor about these matters and has been fully informed of the views of the elected representatives of the people of Gibraltar. In a statement on 28th February the Chief Minister of Gibraltar accepted that the decision to hold talks with Spain was made by Her Majesty's Government in the exercise of its responsibility for Gibraltar's external affairs.