HC Deb 21 June 1994 vol 245 cc98-9W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what previous diplomatic service the present United Kingdom high commissioner to Cyprus has had in(a) Greece and (b) Turkey.

Mr. Goodlad

The present British high commissioner to Cyprus, Mr. David Madden, has previously served as first secretary and head of chancery, Athens, from 1981–1984. He has not held a diplomatic post in Turkey.

Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many persons have served in Cyprus as high commissioner since June 1974; and how many of these high commissioners had previously held diplomatic posts in (a) Greece and (b) Turkey.

Mr. Goodlad

There have been seven British high commissioners to Cyprus since June 1974, including the present incumbent. Two previously held diplomatic posts in Greece and one in Turkey.

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