HC Deb 30 November 1989 vol 162 c417W
Sir Dudley Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on arms build-up on the Greek side of Cyprus; and what efforts he is making, in the interests of preserving peace, to counter such moves.

Mr. Maude

The Government of Cyprus are pursuing a substantial arms purchasing programme for the Greek Cypriot national guard. We have made clear our view that such measures do nothing to help create the right climate for resuming the intercommunal talks, which have been stalled since last June.