§ Mr. Hickmetasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government intend to take in the light of the report of the 645W United Nations Secretary General to the Security Council dated 12 June that the Greek Cypriots have refused his latest proposed draft agreement for the Cyprus problem and regarding the dangers of the present situation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonWe continue to stand ready to do all we can in support of the United Nations Secretary General's initiative. We have made clear our disappointment that one party in the Cyprus dispute has not felt able to accept his proposals. We agree with the Secretary General that all parties to the dispute must now reflect carefully on the way forward. We urge them not to take any action which could make the present situation worse.
§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made by Her Majesty's Government to the Government of the Republic of Cyprus in relation to the continued division of the island; what account has been taken by Her Majesty's Government in relation to such representations of resolutions passed by the United Nations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonWe have made clear to the Government of the Republic of Cyprus our disappointment that only one side in the dispute has so far felt able to accept the Secretary General's latest proposals for a unified federal Cyprus. The Secretary General's proposals take account of the relevant United Nations resolutions. We continue strongly to support his efforts.