THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF RELATIONS BETWEEN GIBRALTAR AND THE UK, 1704-2004

Early day motion 683, tabled 25 February 2004 by Tom Cox (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House notes with great pleasure that this year sees the celebration of the 300th Anniversary of relations between Gibraltar and the United Kingdom; further notes during this long period of time the closeness of that relationship and the ongoing support of Gibraltar to the United Kingdom, especially during periods when the support of Gibraltar was of crucial importance; further notes, with pride, the deep commitment of Gibraltar as a member of the British Islands and Mediterranean Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to the principles of the Commonwealth in which it is a highly respected member; and believes there is a need for the fullest co-operation and understanding between the two countries in any decisions that may need to be taken that would in any way affect Gibraltar and this should only be done with the fullest involvement and co-operation of the elected representatives of Gibraltar and its people.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Conservative 8, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 1.