§ Lord Fearnasked Her Majesty's Government:
Which department will draft the details of the Gibraltar referendum; and whether these details will be seen by Members of the House of Lords prior to issue. [HL5324]
§ Baroness SymonsThe Government will continue to keep Parliament informed. No decisions have been made on the timing or modalities of any referendum, other than because it could trigger primary legislation in the UK. HMG will expect to oversee the organisation and timing of any such referendum in consultation with the Government of Gibraltar.
§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is still their policy that no change should be made to the status of Gibraltar without the consent of its people. [HL5381]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanI refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave to a Question from the noble Lord, Lord Blaker, in the House on 18 July (Official Report, column 1394).
§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
In the event of a referendum being held in Gibraltar to determine its future status, who will set the question; and who will run the election process. [HL5382]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanI refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave to the noble Lord, Lord Fearn, today (HL5324).