HC Deb 29 October 1975 vol 898 c485W
19. Mr. Atkinson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what replies he has received from the Turkish Government in response to his request that the Turks should define the area in Cyprus which they consider should be the new Turkish Cypriot Federal State of Cyprus.

Mr. James Callaghan

With the United States arms embargo and the Turkish Senate elections out of the way, I have said to the Turkish Government that I hope they will encourage the Turkish Cypriots to resume negotiations on the fundamental issues, particularly territory. Confidential exchanges are continuing.

Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to make an official visit to Cyprus.

Mr. James Callaghan

I have no plans to do so at present.

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