A Government spokesperson has said:
The Government notes that David Lidington, the Minister for Europe, has, on the margins of an EU meeting in Luxembourg today, raised the issue of the attack on a Gibraltar Jet Ski on Sunday with his Spanish counterpart, Sr Inigo Mendez de Vigo.
David Lidington has protested to the Spanish Minister for the European Union after allegations of shots fired in British territorial waters.
Minister for Europe David Lidington has today protested to Spanish Minister, Íñigo Mendez de Vigo, following an incident in British Gibraltar territorial waters.
BabySTEPPs welcome the Government's announcement of several budgetary measures to support young families. A spokesperson for the charity said:
“The 50% increases in both the maternity grant and the nursery allowance will no doubt ease the financial burden for parents of young children. In addition, the new children's bond in the Gibraltar Savings Bank and the £500 deposit the Government have pledged for every new baby will assist parents wishing to set up savings schemes for their children. We are also very much encouraged to hear about the commitment towards ensuring friendlier working hours for public sector workers.
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess are about to set the record for the longest cake ever recorded in Gibraltar.
The Marble Cake with Walnuts and Orange Glaze will measure 75 Feet and be on display in Casemates Square on Friday 28th June from 1000 till 1200.
