HC Deb 22 June 1999 vol 333 cc358-9W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which Government Ministers have visited Gibraltar since May 1997. [87290]

Ms Quin

Since May 1997, the following Government Ministers have visited Gibraltar: Mr. Doug Henderson, the then Minister for Europe, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (7–8 October 1997); Mr. John Spellar, Under-Secretary of State for Defence (16–17 October 1997).

I am planning to visit Gibraltar on 22–23 July. My visit was originally planned for 13–14 May, but was postponed following the tragic death of the right hon. Derek Fatchett MP.

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last discussed issues concerning Gibraltar and Spain with the Spanish Government; and if he will list the issues discussed. [87287]

Ms Quin

My right hon. Friend has regular contact with the Spanish Foreign Minister. We last discussed such issues on 22 March in the margins of the General Affairs Council and 24–25 March in the margins of the Berlin European Council. We covered border delays, allegations of criminality, and preparations for the UK/Spain summit.