§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the total sum which Her Majesty's Government propose to make available to the Gibraltar Government to cover that Government's responsibility for payment of pensions to former Spanish workers; what is the estimated total future liability of the Gibraltar Government in this respect; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonDiscussions with the Gibraltar Government about how their responsibility will be met are proceeding; the total liability is not yet established. The Government will make a significant contribution for the first year while the matter of future contributions is pursued.