§ 21. Mr. Austin-WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with his European partners, regarding Turkey's relationship with the European Union. [36875]
§ Mr. David DavisMy right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary has regular and frequent discussions with our European partners on this subject, most recently at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on 2 October.
22. Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's Government's relations with Turkey. [36876]
§ Mr. David DavisTurkey is an important friend and NATO ally. During his visit to Ankara on 6 September, my right hon. and learned Friend underlined the importance we attach to reinforcing bilateral links and to developing further Turkey's relationship with western and European institutions. He also referred to the importance of Turkey respecting international norms on human rights. A copy of a speech he gave in Ankara has been placed in the Library of the House of Commons.