Cyprus (Hansard, 10 May 1993)

§ Lady Olga Maitland
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to meet Mr. Rauf Denktash, the leader of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus.

§ Mr. Garel-Jones
None.

§ Mr. Winnick
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations are being made to Cyprus for Asil Nadir to be brought back to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Garel-Jones
We have an extradition treaty with the Republic of Cyprus, but the writ of the lawful Government does not run in the north of the island.
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Immediately after Nadir's abscondment, our high commissioner in Nicosia met Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Denktash on 5 May to demand that Nadir be handed over to the British authorities.
On 7 May I summoned the Turkish ambassador to explain the anger felt in this country, and ask for Turkish assistance in ensuring Nadir's return.
The Turkish Cypriots should appreciate the damage it could do to their interests if they were to acquire a reputation as a refuge for fugitives from justice.