§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure that the accession of Spain to the EEC does not reduce the wage rates or standards of living of people in Gibraltar.
§ Mr. RentonWe have given full consideration to the impact on Gibraltar of Spanish accession to the European Community. We believe that the re-establishment of closer economic relations following the opening of the frontier and Spanish accession will be beneficial to the people of Gibraltar.