§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the recent Anglo-Spanish statement on Gibraltar, he will explain in more detail what is meant by the statement that both Governments have agreed that future co-operation should be on the basis of reciprocity and full equality of rights.
§ Sir Ian GilmourThis part of the statement must be read in context. It was agreed that negotiations would start and direct communications be re-established. The detailed application of reciprocity and full equality of rights, on which future co-operation will be based, will be determined in the negotiations.
§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, in view of the Spanish Government's decision to allow the reestablishment of direct communications between Gibraltar and Spain, he will take further steps to allow the implementation of the recent proposals set out in the Anglo-Spanish statement on Gibraltar.
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§ Sir Ian GilmourThe steps for implementing the proposals set out in the Anglo-Spanish statement on Gibraltar will be worked out in negotiations with the Spanish authorities once the agreement to open negotiations and restore direct communications between Spain and Gibraltar is implemented.