Cyprus (Hansard, 31 January 1980)

§ Mr. Robert Atkins
asked the Lord Privy Seal if it is the policy of Her Majesty's Government to withdraw from the sovereign bases in Cyprus; and, if so, when.

§ Sir Ian Gilmour
No.

§ Mr. Robert Atkins
asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the continuing political divisions within Cyprus; and if he will make a statement.

§ Sir Ian Gilmour
The Government's policy is to work for a just and lasting settlement of the intercommunal dispute in Cyprus. To this end, we are giving full support to Dr. Waldheim's efforts to reconvene the intercommunal negotiations under his auspices, which in the Government's view offer the best chance of progress.

§ Mr. Thomas Cox
asked the Lord Privy Seal what visits have been made by Ministers of his Department to Cyprus since 4 May.

§ Sir Ian Gilmour
None. But I plan to visit Cyprus myself in the near future.