§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the reference by the Spanish Government to the European Court of Justice of the provision in the European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003 to extend the European Parliament elections franchise to Gibraltar. [119983]
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§ Mr. MacShaneI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Andrew Mackinlay) on 13 June 2003,Official Report, column 1149W.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what changes he has made to his policy on the sovereignty of Gibraltar since 12 July 2002. [119984]
§ Mr. MacShaneThe Government's policy remains as set out in my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary's statement of 12 July 2002,Official Report, column 1165.
§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met the Chief Minister for Gibraltar; what discussions took place; and if he will make a statement. [120524]
§ Mr. MacShaneI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Central Fife (Mr. MacDougall) on 31 January 2003,Official Report, column 1087W.
§ Mr. MacDougallTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy that new discussions between Government and the Spanish Government regarding Gibraltar will include the Gibraltar Government as an equal presence. [120636]
§ Mr. MacShane[holding answer 20 June 2003]: We have always been clear that we wanted the involvement of the Government of Gibraltar in the Brussels Process talks. We invited the Chief Minister of Gibraltar to participate in these discussions on the basis of the two flags, three voices formula, having his own and distinct voice as part of the British delegation. This invitation remains open.