CONFIDENTIAL
GOVERNOR OF GIBRALTAR'S CALL ON THE LORD PRIVY SEAL: 22 OCTOBER 1981
POINTS TO MAKE
The Border
1.
Hope Spaniards will open the border in context of accession to
NATO. But best not to be unduly optimistic.
Defence Review
2. Well understand concern at effect of Defence Review on Gibraltar.
economy. But the need to reduce public spending all round is unavoidable. Unlikely Gibraltar can escape some fall in standard
of living: similar situation here. Promised consultations should
start soon.
Foreign Affairs Committee Report
3. Timing of Government reply now likely second/third week
November.
Nationality
4.
Gibraltar lobbying regrettable. Uniformity of CBDT an important
Further Parliamentary consideration a matter for the Home
concept.
Secretary.
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CONFIDENTIAL