HC Deb 09 May 1990 vol 172 c180W
66. Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on recent political developments in Cyprus.

Mr. Maude

Following elections in northern Cyprus on 22 April and 6 May, we understand that United Nations officials will shortly hold consultations with the leaders of the two communities. Their aim, which we fully support, will be to promote a resumption of the intercommunal talks on the basis of Security Council resolution 649.

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