ROYAL NAVY IN GIBRALTAR

Early day motion 679, tabled 6 November 2013 by Jim Dobbin (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House condemns the recent activity of the Guardia Civil in British Gibraltar Territorial Waters during which the Guardia Civil manoeuvered in a dangerous and provocative manner, causing a collision with HMS Scimitar, whilst she was on regular escort duty for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary; points out that the actions of the Guardia Civil resulted in an armed stand-off; recognises the restraint and professionalism of the Royal Navy, Royal Gibraltar Police and Royal Fleet Auxiliary in the face of Spanish aggression; notes that the aggressive activity at the land border resulted in delays of up to four hours for hard-working people of Gibraltar and Spain; and expresses concern that Spain, a democratic member of the European Union, is acting in this manner.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Conservative 5, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1.