§ Mr. AncramTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with(a) his Spanish counterpart and (b) Spanish officials regarding the sovereign future of the Headquarters British Forces Gibraltar under the Brussels Process; and if he will make a statement. [53135]
§ Mr. IngramMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has not had any such discussions. As my hon. Friend the Minister for Europe told the House on 16 April 2002,Official Report, column 451, the United Kingdom will retain full control over the British military base in Gibraltar.