HC Deb 30 April 1980 vol 983 cc556-7W
61. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the the Lord Privy Seal what further progress has been made in the discussions with the Spanish Foreign Minister on the lifting of the restrictions which have been imposed on the territory of Gibraltar for the last 11 years.

Sir Ian Gilmour

As envisaged in my statement to the House on 14 April—[Vol. 982, c. 800–807.]—about the agreement reached between my right hon. and noble Friend and the Spanish Foreign Minister, practical preparations have been put in hand and contacts are continuing between officials. Technical discussions will be held in Madrid next week.