HC Deb 23 October 1967 vol 751 cc373-4W
75. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs whether, since the last by-election in Gibraltar showed that there is considerable support for integration with Great Britain, the possibilities of such integration with Great Britain will be included in the terms of reference of the coming constitutional talks.

Mr. George Thomson

As already agreed the Integration with Britain Party will be able to participate in the forthcoming discussions and express their views. But Her Majesty's Government do not themselves favour integration, which would present formidable difficulties both for Gibraltar and for Britain.

76. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs whether the British Government will now hold a constitutional round-table conference for Gibraltar.

Mr. George Thomson

If by roundtable conference the hon. Gentleman means a conference including represen- tatives of all parties in Parliament, I see no occasion for such an exceptional arrangement.