HC Deb 24 May 1982 vol 24 cc245-6W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if there have been any further discussions with the Spanish Government on the reopening of the gates between the Spanish frontier and Gibraltar on 25 June; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

British and Spanish officials met in Madrid on 19 March to discuss practical aspects of the reopening of the frontier. Since then further questions of a practical nature have continued to be dealt with through normal diplomatic contacts.

Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any plans to meet the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to discuss the implementation of the Lisbon agreement; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

If his other commitments permit, my right hon. Friend hopes to see Sir Joshua Hassan in London on 26 May.

Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if there are plans for any Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister to visit Gibraltar in the near future; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

There are at present no plans for a visit.