12 September 2006
26 July 2005
At a meeting between representatives of the Crown dependencies today (July 26, 2005), it was agreed to accept the United Kingdom Paymaster General’s commitment to conclude arrangements with Gibraltar so as to ensure a level playing field, during the period of the UK’s Presidency of the EU.
In a joint statement the Chief Ministers of the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and the President of Jersey’s Policy and Resources Committee, said: “We will be keeping in direct contact with the UK and will be monitoring progress very closely.
“In view of the very firm promises we have received from the UK Paymaster General we are assured that the gap with Gibraltar will be closed.
“However, we have already made it clear to her that it is a point of principle for us that the UK must deliver on its commitment.”
ENDS
Douglas, Isle of Man
For more information, contact:
John Harris, International Finance Director, Policy and Resources. Tel 603420
Colin Powell, Adviser - International Affairs, Policy and Resources. Tel 603414
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