Gibraltar’s representation at the Labour Party Conference continued yesterday evening with the Gibraltar Reception hosted by the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and featuring a keynote speech by the UK Minister for Europe and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty MP.
The Government says it notes the latest statement by the GSD Opposition expressing their disappointment at the Government of Gibraltar for not arranging a meeting between them and the EU Scrutiny Committee.
The Government says it notes the “positive statements” by the President of the Junta de Andalucia on cooperation. The President made the comments in the context of the political changes happening in the United Kingdom. The Government says it welcomes “positive mutual cooperation” with Spain and with the region of Andalucía next door, “with no strings attached.”
The GSD has expressed surprise at the fact that “arrangements were not made” for the European Scrutiny Committee to meet and exchange views with the official Opposition. The party says it was not even aware of the visit of the UK MPs until it learnt of the reason for the adjournment of the committee stage reading of the Appropriation Bill on Tuesday.