§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether it is his intention that the naval stores and depots in Gibraltar will start to close in 1983; and whether he will make a statement:
(2) whether he has any plans to give up the Gibraltar dockyard;
(3) whether there will be a reduction in the Naval Support task in Gibraltar; and what reductions in employment opportunities are envisaged.
§ Mr. BlakerI refer my hon. Friend to the statement in paragraph 40 of Cmnd. 8288 and to my answer on 16 July184W to my hon. Friend the Member for Ashford (Mr. Speed). The results of the detailed planning will be the subject of the closest consultation with the Gibraltar Government.