HC Deb 01 December 1967 vol 755 cc199-200W
Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will propose in the Security Council of the United Nations a revision of the terms of reference of the United Nations emergency force in Cyprus, in order to enable that force to take more positive action in emergency.

Mr. William Rodgers

The present terms of reference of the United Nations Force in Cyprus relate to the prevention of intercommunal fighting, the maintenance of law and order and the restoration of normal conditions in Cyprus. While discussions between the interested Governments are continuing, it would be premature for steps to be taken to revise these terms of reference.

Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what consultation there has recently been between the signatories of the Treaty of Guarantee resulting from the London and Zurich agreements on Cyprus, which is still regarded as valid by Her Majesty's Government; and, in particular, what consultation there has been between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Turkey on the question of the presence and strength of Turkish forces in Cyprus.

Mr. William Rodgers

There has been no formal consultation between the Guarantor Governments, but Her Majesty's Government have of course been in close consultation with both the Greek and Turkish Governments on all aspects of the present crisis, including the presence of Turkish and Greek forces in Cyprus.

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