§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what meetings and discussions have been held with representatives of the Kurdish people of(a) Iraq, (b) Iran and (c) Turkey; and if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy in respect of Kurdish demands. [33800]
§ Mr. David DavisWe are in frequent contact with representatives of the Iraqi Kurdish people. We have no contact with representatives of the Iranian Kurdish people. In Turkey, we maintain a broad range of contacts with people of Kurdish origin in public life, including those arguing for Kurdish autonomy.
We frequently make clear to the Turkish Government our view that the conflict in the south-east of Turkey must be settled within the rule of law and with due respect for human rights; we encourage Turkey to seek a political rather than a military solution.
The Iraqi Kurds are aware of the Government's support for the territorial integrity of Iraq.
We support Iraqi Kurdish demands that Iraq cease repression of its people as required by UN Security Council resolution 688.