House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Gibraltar: UK-EU negotiations
13 January 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Chris Heaton-Harris Con Daventry
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK-EU negotiations regarding Gibraltar continue to focus on the movement of people and goods, law enforcement cooperation, and data protection.
- Negotiations aim to maintain the Political Framework's balance while preparing for all eventualities.
- The Foreign Secretary met with Spain's Minister to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, with talks set to conclude by Q1 2022.
Issue summary
The statement discusses ongoing UK-EU negotiations regarding Gibraltar, focusing on areas such as the movement of people and goods, law enforcement cooperation, and data protection.
Action requested
Negotiations will continue in the coming weeks with a focus on maintaining the Political Framework's balance while preparing for all eventualities. The Foreign Secretary met with Spain's Minister to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and concluded these talks should be completed by Q1 2022.
Key facts
- UK hosted fourth round of negotiations with EU on Gibraltar in December 2021.
- Discussions cover movement of people, goods, law enforcement cooperation, transport, social security coordination, citizens' rights, and data protection.
- Joint approach to negotiations agreed at the UK-Gibraltar Joint Ministerial Council on 29 March 2021.
- Foreign Secretary met Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs in December to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.