HL Deb 21 January 2002 vol 630 c186WA
Lord Hoyle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether any joint, shared or partial sovereignty which may arise from the talks in Gibraltar about its future between Britain and Spain will be subject to the consent of the people of Gibraltar in a referendum. [HL2316]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

I refer the noble Lord to my statement in the House on 12 December 2001(Official Report, col. 1407).

Lord Fearn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether there are any plans to ask Gibraltarians, by referendum, to decide on future sovereignty. [HL2329]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

I refer the noble Lord to my statement in the House on 12 December 2001(Official Report, col. 1407).