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Gibraltar: Sovereignty

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 124488

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that UK sovereignty, access and operational freedom in Gibraltar are not indirectly affected by unilateral policy decisions taken by neighbouring states.

Answered by Al Carns

The draft Agreement reached between the UK and the European Union in respect of Gibraltar fully protects the UK’s sovereignty, access and operational freedom in Gibraltar.

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