§ Mr. MaplesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to invoke Article 227 against Spain in respect of delays at the border with Gibraltar. [91245]
§ Ms QuinWe continue to press the Commission to take action to ensure that Spain fulfils its EU obligations in respect of traffic crossing the Gibraltar/Spain border. We take every opportunity to make clear to Spain that the current delays are unacceptable. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will be raising the issue with members of the Commission.
§ Mr. MaplesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the European Commission concerning the obstruction of movement between Spain and Gibraltar. [90143]
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§ Ms QuinOur Permanent Representative to the EU, Sir S. Wall, wrote to the President of the European Commission on this subject on 11 February, and again on 22 June. Our Permanent Representative was in regular contact with the Commission in the intervening period.