HC Deb 23 October 2002 vol 391 c356W
Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Gibraltar's special tax status is held to be a barrier to integration. [75103]

Peter Hain

It has been the policy of successive British Governments not to integrate Overseas Territories into the United Kingdom. This Government's policy, as set out in its 1999 White Paper, is to promote a modern and effective partnership with them.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his proposals for shared sovereignty with Spain over Gibraltar. [76260]

Peter Hain

I refer my hon. Friend to the statement my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary made to the house on 12 July,Official Report, columns 1165 to 1167.