HC Deb 20 October 1982 vol 29 c143W
10. Sir William van Straubenzee

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Spanish Government on the future of Gibraltar.

Mr. Hurd

As my right hon. Friend reported to the House on 22 June, he met the Spanish Foreign Minister on 21 June. My right hon. Friend later had a meeting with the Spanish Foreign Minister in New york on 30 September during which he had a brief exchange of views on the subject of Gibraltar.

27. Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the assistance being given to Gibraltar.

Mr. Rifkind

A grant of £4 million was agreed in December 1981 for urgent development projects in Gibraltar. It has now all been either committed or earmarked for specific projects. A technical co-operation programme of £1 million over three years was also agreed in 1981.

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