§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government have had discussions with the Spanish Government concerning the safety of British citizens on holiday in Spain; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonDuring my visit to Spain in February, I took the opportunity to review with the Spanish authorities the measures they had in hand to improve security in tourist areas. Our consulates throughout Spain have a close and satisfactory working relationship with the local Spanish authorities on all matters affecting British citizens.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government have had any talks with British tour operators about advice to British citizens who have booked holidays in Spain in the current year concerning their safety while in Spain.
§ Mr. RentonThe Association of British Travel Agents and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are in frequent contact. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office gives the association such advice and information as is necessary and helpful on the current security position in Spain.
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