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Fabian Picardo, chief minister of Gibraltar.
Government welcomes references to Gibraltar in the UK's White Paper

Government welcomes references to Gibraltar in the UK's White Paper

The 98-page document refers to ensuring the Brexit deal works for Gibraltar, border arrangements and meeting the needs of the wider UK family

DEBBIE BARTLETT

Monday, 16 July 2018, 13:42

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The British government issued its White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU on Thursday.

There was uproar in the House of Commons during the speech by new Brexit minister Dominic Raab because MPs were furious not to have been provided with copies.

The Gibraltarian government, however, did receive the White Paper, and responded with decorum, welcoming the fact that the lengthy document contains several references to Gibraltar.

These include, on page 7: "...ensuring the deal delivers for the Crown Dependencies, Gibraltar and the other Overseas Territories, noting there will be no change in their long-standing relationships with the UK."

Page 15 states: "The UK will be seeking specific arrangements for the Crown Dependencies, Gibraltar and the other Overseas Territories. These should take account of the significant and mutually beneficial economic ties between these economies and EU Member States, including their overseas countries and territories."

The border issue is also mentioned: "Streamlined arrangements are particularly important at the Gibraltar-Spain border, which is crossed every day by thousands of people from other Member States."

And finally, in the section which mentions conclusions and next steps, it reiterates: "...meeting the needs of the wider UK family, including the Crown Dependencies and the Overseas Territories."

The Gibraltar government said it will be working in close partnership with the UK as "we prepare to leave the European Union."

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