HC Deb 16 July 1980 vol 988 c565W
24. Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked 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 Gilmour

There 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 Cox

asked the Lord Privy Seal what plans he has to visit Cyprus.

Sir Ian Gilmour

I visited Cyprus in April, and at present have no plans to make a further visit.

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