§ 24. Mr. Norman Atkinsonasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will take new initiatives, following the NATO Foreign Ministers' discussions on Cyprus and in the light of the continued occupation of that country by Turkey, to ensure that progress can be made in fulfilling the British guarantee given to Cyprus promising sovereign independence.
§ Sir Ian GilmourThere was no substantive discussion of Cyprus during the recent NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting. The British Government continue to give full support to the United Nations Secretary-General in his efforts to secure a resumption of the intercommunal talks.
§ 40. Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Lord Privy Seal what plans he has to visit Cyprus.
§ Sir Ian GilmourI visited Cyprus in April, and at present have no plans to make a further visit.