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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Gibraltar: UK-EU Agreement

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2025-10-28 regarding a UK-EU agreement for Gibraltar.
  • Dr Al Pinkerton highlighted the necessity of the deal for Gibraltar's economy and social structure.
  • Amanda Martin welcomed Gibraltar's First Minister to an annual meeting and expressed support for the treaty.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Al Pinkerton Lib Dem Surrey Heath
Brexit Foreign Affairs
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The UK-EU agreement in June aims to secure the economy and social fabric of Gibraltar, addressing daily border crossings for 15,000 people.

Question

Like the Minister, I had the pleasure of being in Gibraltar in the summer at the invitation of the Government, and I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I saw for myself the vital necessity of this deal to secure the economy and the social fabric of Gibraltar and, in particular, the movement of 15,000 people across the Spain-Gibraltar frontier every day. Can the Minister commit himself to bringing the treaty to the House at the first possible opportunity, so that the details can be given the fullest possible scrutiny?

Answer from Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Absolutely. The hon. Gentleman mentioned the challenges that have existed at the border. I have been stuck in those queues, Mr Speaker, and you may have been as well. This deal will mean an end to that, and a new, positive relationship. Indeed, much will be positive for the economy and for all the people of Gibraltar. We will bring the treaty to the House as soon as possible—as soon as it is finalised—and it will go through the normal processes. Parliament will, of course, be able to debate its terms if it wishes to do so.

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Q2 Amanda Martin Lab Portsmouth North
Brexit Foreign Affairs
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The agreement is expected to bring economic benefits and improve tourism prospects for Gibraltar.

Question

I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It was an honour to welcome Gibraltar’s First Minister to last week’s annual general meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on Gibraltar. As a cross-party group, we wholeheartedly welcome the treaty, but can the Minister assure me that it will produce economic benefits for Gibraltarians and an increase in the prospects for tourism?

Answer from Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I absolutely can assure my hon. Friend. I thank her and the whole APPG for their work, cross-party, in support of Gibraltar. I know, of course, that this deal is firmly backed by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar and his Government and will bring important benefits for the economy, jobs and people of Gibraltar. As she mentions tourism, we might now see more flights coming into Gibraltar airport from elsewhere in Europe, which will be very positive for Gibraltar and the region.

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