§ Mr. TyrieTo ask the Prime Minister when he next intends to raise Spain's closure of the Gibraltar frontier on 29 January with his Spanish counterpart. [69701]
§ The Prime MinisterThe border between Gibraltar and Spain was closed on 29 January by a demonstration of Spanish fisherman and their sympathisers. We raised the matter with the Spanish authorities. This demonstration stopped on 30 January. We remain concerned that free movement across the border should be allowed, in conformity with EU obligations, and will continue to make this point to the Spanish authorities at every suitable opportunity.