§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the(a) nature and (b) extent is of the British military presence in Gibraltar. [43503]
§ Mr. IngramI refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on 26 November 2001,Official Report, column 669W, to the hon. Member for Hereford (Mr. Keetch) and on 11 December 2001, Official Report, column 740W to the hon. Member for North Wiltshire (Mr. Gray).
§ Mr. DoddsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent representations have been made by Spain to the Government in respect of future British military deployment in Gibraltar. [43502]
§ Mr. IngramGibraltar is, and will remain, an important overseas base for the British armed forces. Talks with Spain under the Brussels Process are aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement covering all outstanding issues related to Gibraltar.