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Debate between Andrew Murrison and Jim Dobbin
Monday 4th November 2013

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jim Dobbin Portrait Jim Dobbin (Heywood and Middleton) (Lab/Co-op)
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In the recent dispute between Spain and Gibraltar, would it be appropriate to threaten the withdrawal of the British ambassador to Spain before somebody is injured?

Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Murrison
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his question, but that is, of course, a matter for the Foreign Secretary. As the Minister for the Armed Forces has already said, we utterly condemn the action taken by the Guardia Civil, which was distinctly unhelpful. Not only is it an invasion of sovereign territory, but it is also dangerous. The Guardia Civil cannot continue operating like that and expect that nobody will get hurt.

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