§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response Her Majesty's Government have made to the announcement by the new coalition Government in Turkey that major progress is to be achieved in the areas of human rights, freedom of the press, access to education, and constitutional and legal reform; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe welcome the new Turkish Government's commitment to full democracy and human rights. Our views on the importance of achieving real progress are being made clear in contacts with the Turkish authorities.