Apr 15 - Exclusion Of Gibraltar Airport “Would Be Illegal” Garcia Tells MEPs
The Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, has told Members of the European Parliament that the exclusion of Gibraltar from EU civil aviation legislation would be “illegal” and “contrary to the Treaties”. Dr Garcia is in Brussels on a lobbying visit in order to increase awareness among key MEPs about Gibraltar issues.
The Deputy Chief Minister has explained that under Gibraltar's terms of membership of the EU, the areas which do not apply to Gibraltar are expressly defined in Articles 28-30 of the UK Act of Accession. This list does not include civil aviation therefore there can be no excuse for excluding Gibraltar Airport.
Dr Garcia has discussed these issues on the first day of his visit with Conservative MEP Ashley Fox and UKIP MEP William Dartmouth. He was also able to exchange views with EPP Coordinator on the Transport Committee Marian-Jean Marinescu MEP.
The Deputy Chief Minister also briefed the ECA Coordinator on the Justice and Home Affairs Committee Timothy Kirkhope MEP on the latest situation at the land frontier between Gibraltar and Spain including the data for incoming and outgoing traffic.
Dr Garcia also held a very positive and friendly meeting with the United Kingdom Deputy Ambassador to the European Union Shan Morgan and other officials at the British Embassy.
Pics: Top left: Dr Garcia with ECA Justice Coordinator Timothy Kirkhope MEP, Below: Dr Garcia with UKIP MEP William Dartmouth, Bottom pic:Dr Garcia with EPP Transport Coordinator Marian-Jean Marinescu MEP
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