§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next plans to meet the Prime Minister of Turkey to discuss the relationship between Turkey and the EC.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesThe Turkish Prime Minister paid a bilateral working visit to London on 23 November, accompanied by the Foreign Minister. My right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs discussed with him the future development of the relationship between the Community and Turkey, as part of a discussion of a wide range of issues of mutual interest. We have no plans at present for further bilateral meetings with the Turkish Government.