The Borders and Coastguard Agency has received reports that some Spanish officers (CNP) were asking over the weekend for reasons for travel and stamping passports. The Government says it understands that this appears to have been “sporadic” and carried out by officers who were unaware of the detail of the interim arrangements agreed by Spain for the Gibraltar border.

A statement continued: “The Government understands that the position remains that Gibraltar red ID card holders should not be stamped unless they are travelling for onward travel outside Spain, and that those crossing the border will not routinely be asked to provide a reason for travel.

“The Government reminds travellers that it is their responsibility to request a stamp at the Gibraltar border with Spain if they plan to travel further outside Spain, for example to catch a flight to the United Kingdom or France.”