§ 42. Mr. Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the recent visit to Gibraltar by the Minister for Overseas Development.
§ Mr. RaisonDuring my visit from 14–16 May 1985, I had discussions with the Governor, Gibraltar Ministers and members of the Opposition, the chamber of commerce and other Gibraltarians. I saw development projects which we are supporting. I was given an account of the Government of Gibraltar's future development plans and a preliminary assessment of the effect on the economy of restoring direct communications with Spain.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any plans to provide further financial aid to the dependent territory of Gibraltar for the development of tourism; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Raison:The bulk of our present development aid grant of £13 million is being spent on infrastructural projects which assist the tourist industry. Within the remaining uncommitted balance of £521,000, further requests for assistance for the development of tourism will be sympathetically considered.