Statements by President of the Government in Upper House of Parliament

Madrid

Q.- What is your view of the attack in Manchester?

President of the Government.- The attack? One of the greatest threats we are facing in Western society, as well as in others, is terrorism. We have unfortunately seen many attacks recently in countries very close to us: in France, Belgium and Germany. It is not easy to fight terrorism, but at this time I would say that the most important and effective measure is full cooperation between all countries, the exchange of information and well-communicated services, because I believe this is the only way to be truly effective in a world that has become much more complicated.

Q.- Will you respond to the motion of no confidence presented by Mr Iglesias?

President of the Government.- As regards the motion of no confidence, we must applaud the sense of humour of the Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, because she must have a great sense of humour to hold it on Tuesday the 13th.

Will I respond? No, I never copy others.

Thank you very much.