HC Deb 09 March 1983 vol 38 cc436-7W
62. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further progress has been made regarding the consultative report on the proposed closure of the Gibraltar dockyard.

Mr. Raison

Detailed discussions are continuing between officials of her Majesty's 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.