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Proceeding contribution from Stephen Doughty (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty.


Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty

As always, the right hon. Gentleman asks important questions. I can absolutely assure him that there is no change in the ability to operate in the way that we have done from Gibraltar in the past. Indeed, I welcome the new co-operation with our Spanish friends—our NATO allies. All the appropriate liaison will take place, but our ability to operate will not be affected in any way. That was an absolute red line for us.

The right hon. Gentleman can be absolutely assured that the wider security concerns were a key part of our discussions. They are important for Spain, they are important for us, they are important locally, and they are obviously important given air travel from Gibraltar. I will not go into the operational details in the House today, but he can be assured of that.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
789 c1129 
Session
2026-27
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Aviation Customs Borders Immigration controls Gibraltar Import duties Military bases Standards Spain Treaties Gibraltar Airport UK trade with EU UK relations with EU
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