During Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Questions in Parliament, Peter Fortune MP highlighted the strategic importance of HM Naval Base Gibraltar, raising his concerns about the decision to allow the Spanish authorities to monitor equipment going to the British military. He asked Ministers to guarantee that the treaty will neither directly nor indirectly in any way limit the operations, access or security of the UK naval base.
The Minister confirmed that this would be the case.
Speaking afterwards Peter said: "HM Naval Base Gibraltar is strategically vital. The Government must ensure the Gibraltar treaty does not directly or indirectly impact the operations, freedom of action, access arrangements or security of the base in any way whatsoever."
