§ 16. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will now make a statement about the new constitution for Gibraltar.
§ Mr. M. StewartI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary on 12th June to my hon. Friend the Member for Goole (Mr. George Jeger).—[Vol. 784, c. 296–7.]
§ 68. Mr. George Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a further statement on the present situation in Gibraltar; and what action is being taken to protect the way of life of its people.
§ Mr. M. StewartThe withdrawal of Spanish labour is presenting fewer complications than might have been expected. In most respects the life of the community continues normally. I pay tribute to the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the people of Gibraltar, who under the leadership of the Governor and his Ministers have responded admirably to the challenge.
The authorities in Gibraltar are grateful for the many offers of help from people in this country, which will be answered as soon as possible.
I am keeping in close touch with the Governor about further economic measures which may be desirable.