§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they can confirm the authenticity of the Spanish Government minute of December 1997, in which the Spanish Foreign Minister, Abel Matutes, is reported to have said that the status quo regarding Gibraltar is "unacceptable" to Spain and to have pledged "to continue to prevent Gibraltar from living and prospering at the expense of Spain. [HL1185]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe have not seen the document.
§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action, if any, they took in December 1997, and what action they have taken subsequently, to inform the Spanish Government that threats to disrupt Gibraltar's economy are unacceptable to the British Government. [HL1186]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe have made it clear on numerous occasions to the Spanish200WA Government that such a policy is counter-productive and unacceptable.