Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks
Debate between Lord Reid of Cardowan and Lord Kennedy of Southwark
Tuesday 15th October 2024
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)
Can we hear from the noble Lord, Lord Reid, first, please?
Lord Reid of Cardowan (Lab)
I thank my noble friend. I am sure the whole House will be reassured by the Statement that the Minister has made, particularly as regards the double lock, which as I understand it means that not only will the status of Gibraltar never be changed without the consent of the people of Gibraltar but the British Government will not enter negotiations where sovereignty is a negotiable product. In view of the willingness to confer and consult with and accept the views of the Government of Gibraltar, can the Minister tell me if his colleague the Foreign Secretary has discussed this issue with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar in recent days?