HC Deb 20 October 1992 vol 212 cc269-70W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions he has met the Greek Cypriot leader during the past 12 months; whether he has met the Turkish Cypriot leader in the same period; and what is his policy on meeting foreign political leaders who are not in government.

The Prime Minister

I have met President Vassiliou twice in the last 12 months. I have not met Mr. Denktash who claims to be the head of state which the United Kingdom does not recognise, though United Kingdom representatives have regular contact with him.

I and other members of the Government decide whether to meet foreign political leaders on the basis of a judgment in each case.

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