§ Mr. George Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what further restrictions have been imposed on the frontier of Gibraltar by Spain since the recent constitutional talks; what action has been taken in pursuance of the undertaking to stand by the people of Gibraltar; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FoleySince the 27th of July, three days after the constitutional talks ended, Spanish officials at Algeciras have subjected tourists of all nationalities seeking to travel by ferry to and from Gibraltar to long delays, chiefly by carrying out extensive searches of their luggage. The Spanish Government have also severely 209W restricted the carriage of merchandise on the ferry.
Our determination to stand by the people of Gibraltar was reiterated at the constitutional talks. Since then Lord Beeching has led a mission to Gibraltar to study manpower questions there. Their report is now being prepared.