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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 13 February 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Gibraltar

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he last discussed departmental requirements in Gibraltar with the (a) Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, (b) Governor of Gibraltar and (c) Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
Answer

There are no plans to change Gibraltar's current military role, which centres on providing a forward mounting base and other facilities to support overseas operations. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has had no discussions on this issue with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Governor of Gibraltar or the Chief Minister of Gibraltar.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50985; 442 c1582W;442 c1582W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Armed forces Gibraltar Military bases
Link
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