§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representative of his Department was sent to Cyprus to assist work and liaise with British military authorities involved in the investigation of possible breaches of security involving 9 Signals Regiment.
§ Mr. RentonI can confirm that one of our officials was sent to Cyprus to assist in the investigations. It is not the practice to name individuals.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent the Cypriot authorities were informed that inquiries were being made into a possible breach of security at United Kingdom bases 34W in Cyprus with respect to the British servicemen who were later tried and acquitted in October 1985; on what dates they were so informed; by whom; if this was done through official channels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonMatters of this nature would naturally arise in the context of the normal close contacts enjoyed between the Cypriot authorities and Her Majesty's Government through the British high commission in Nicosia.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what request was made for cooperation from the Cypriot authorities to assist in inquiries with respect to a possible breach of security at United Kingdom bases on Cyprus; on what date this request was first made; by whom and to whom; and what was the reply.
§ Mr. RentonNo such request was made.