§ Mrs. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what compensation has now been paid by the Turkish Government to United Kingdom citizens in Cyprus who suffered bereavement and damage during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus what action Her Majesty's Government is taking to assist United Kingdom citizens in difficulties as a result of Turkish action; and what representations Her Majesty's Government are making to the Turkish Government on behalf of United Kingdom citizens in Cyprus who suffered from the invasion.
§ Mr. LuardSettlement of British compensation claims is now being considered by the Turkish Cypriot Claims Commission whose terms of reference were published on 11th May. The setting up of the Commission was in part attributable to regular contacts between British and Turkish Government Ministers and officials. A circular letter is being sent to all claimants known to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, containing guidance on how to pursue their claims.