§ 72. Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the present position regarding the proposal to commercialise the Gibraltar dockyard.
§ Mr. RaisonDetailed discussions are continuing between officials of Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Gibraltar with A. and P. Appledore International Ltd. on the proposals the company has put forward. The outcome of these discussions is not expected for some months, and meanwhile no final decision on commercialisation will be made.