§ Mr. LaxtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which Government initiated the current round of talks on the future status of Gibraltar under the terms of the Brussels Process. [30620]
§ Peter HainThe Brussels Process was established in 1984 by the Government of Lady Thatcher. During the debate on the Queen's Speech on 22 June 2001,Official Report, column 284, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs announced the continuation of the Brussels Process.
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§ Mr. BeggsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions have taken place with Spain on air safety on flights to Gibraltar. [30724]
§ Peter Hain[holding answer 28 January 2002]: We have had regular discussions with the Spanish Government on a range of issues under the Brussels Process, including aviation security.
I also refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Mr. Jones) on 1 November 2001, Official Report, column 811W.
§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the creation of a joint Anglo/Spanish body with responsibility for(a) judicial issues concerning Gibraltar and (b) issues concerning the defence of Gibraltar are being discussed under the Brussels Process of talks regarding the future of Gibraltar. [30867]
§ Peter Hain[holding answer 28 January 2002]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle) on 6 November 2001, Official Report, column 122W.