§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department has had with President Clerides on the subject of a demilitarisation of the Island of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement. [55615]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence met President Clerides in Nicosia on 5 October. They had a wide-ranging discussion covering a number of subjects of mutual interest. My right hon. Friend took the opportunity to reassure President Clerides of the UK's continuing and steadfast commitment to supporting UN efforts to bring about a settlement.