HC Deb 18 February 1981 vol 999 c137W
Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Lord Privy Seal what are the qualifications required for registration as a person with "Gibraltarian status"; and what extra rights would thereby be conferred on a citizen in the United Kingdom and Colonies who does not have that status.

Sir Ian Gilmour

Gibraltarian status is a defined domestic matter for the Gibraltar Government. The relevant ordinance is contained in chapter 70, volume 4 of the Laws of Gibraltar (1964 edition) which is available in the House of Commons Library. Paragraphs 4, 7, 8 and 9 describe those eligible for registration.

The extra rights conferred on those citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies who are eligible for Gibraltarian status and who so register are: unrestricted permanent residence and priority access to Government housing.