HC Deb 14 May 1992 vol 207 c191W
Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have taken place with the United Nations regarding future British contributions to United Nations operations in Cyprus.

Mr. Garel-Jones

We are in regular contact with the United Nations secretariat and other contributors about the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus. It plays a valuable role in preserving the peace, thereby assisting the Secretary-General's efforts to bring about a just and lasting settlement. The size of the force remains under review.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to reduce the British contribution to United Nations operations in Cyprus.

Mr. Garel-Jones

We are in regular contact with the United Kingdom secretariat and other contributors about the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus. It plays a valuable role in preserving the peace, thereby assisting the Secretary-General's efforts to bring about a just and lasting settlement. The size of the force remains under review.