Urgent Question on diplomatic relations between UK and Spain
27 November 2013 (updated on 27 November 2013)
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, David Lidington responded to an urgent question asked by Nigel Evans, independant MP for Ribble Valley, in the House of Commons on 27 November 2013, on diplomatic relations between UK and Spain in light of escalating events concerning Gibraltar
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Spellar, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
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