§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to(a) the European Commission and (b) the Government of Spain regarding the handling of internationally dialled telephone calls routed through Spain destined for Gibraltar. [156134]
§ Mr. VazThis matter was raised with the Spanish Government on 20 March, and with the Commission on 30 March.
§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received regarding using the Gibraltar international direct dialling code prefix 350. [156131]
§ Mr. VazThe Government of Gibraltar have brought to our attention various issues related to the use of Gibraltar's international direct dialling code.
As my hon. Friend the Minister for Small Business and E-Commerce made clear in her answer of 6 April 2001, Official Report, column 305W, we remain deeply concerned about the unsatisfactory situation. We will continue to pursue the issue as a matter of urgency.
§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom Government's relations with Spain regarding the freedom of movement of trade and services in relation to Gibraltar. [156132]
§ Mr. VazWhen Gibraltar became part of the European Community upon the United Kingdom's accession in 1973, Gibraltar did not join the Customs Union. This is recognised by all member states. Subsequent EU legislation concerning the free movement of goods has not therefore been applied in relation to Gibraltar. EU legislation concerning the free movement of services has been applied.