HC Deb 04 May 1970 vol 801 cc9-10W
52. Mr. Colin Jackson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the present situation in Gibraltar.

Mr. George Thomson:

Progress is being made in the adjustment of the economy and in carrying forward the development programme, with the help from Her Majesty's Government announced on 8th December.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the situation in Gibraltar.

Mr. George Thomson:

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Brighouse and Spenborough (Mr. Colin Jackson).