§ Sir Anthony Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to assist British subjects whose homes have been looted in the Turkish occupied area of Cyprus.
§ Mr. HattersleyWe have made repeated representations to the Turkish authorities about the protection of British-owned property in Cyprus and78W have reserved the rights of United Kingdom citizens to claim compensation. Following my right hon. Friend's talks with Mr. Denktash, the Vice-President of Cyprus, I hope that the situation on the ground will improve.
I regret that the staff of our High Commission in Nicosia have not so far enjoyed regular freedom of consular access to the Turkish-held area. Through collaboration with the United Kingdom Citizens' Association and other agencies they are doing everything in their power to ensure that as much protection as possible is given to British-owned property.