HC Deb 23 January 1980 vol 977 cc278-9W
Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement concerning the outcome of the talks which the Secretary of State recently conducted with the Prime Minister of Turkey in regard to the possible reunification of Cyprus.

Sir Ian Gilmour

During the talks which my right hon. and noble Friend had with Turkish Ministers in Ankara on 10 January, it was agreed that it was important to secure an early resumption of the intercommunal talks under the auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Lord Privy Seal if it is the intention of the United Kingdom to recognise as an international currency the new currency recently agreed in Ankara for use by the Turkish community in Cyprus; and if the new Turkish Cypriot central bank will be recognised by the British High Commission.

Sir Ian Gilmour

The Turkish Cypriots have not stated officially that they will establish a central bank or introduce a new currency.

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