§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the outcome of his meeting with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar on 3 October; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonOn 3 October my right hon. and learned Friend briefed Sir J. Hassan on his meeting with the Spanish Foreign Minister in New York on 25 September, and they reviewed together contacts with Spain on matters affecting Gibraltar. They also discussed progress being made on commercialisation of the naval dockyard, Gibraltar's economy, labour matters and air communications.