HC Deb 07 November 1995 vol 265 c692W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs with whom he has discussed the education facilities for young people over the age of 16 years who live in the Karpas area of occupied northern Cyprus; and if he will make a statement on what facilities and regulations apply to such youngsters who are seeking further and high education. [41854]

Mr. David Davis

The high commission and British Council office in Nicosia maintain regular contact with the Cypriot education authorities. In the Karpas area, there is a middle school in the town of Galacia, and high schools in the towns of Trikomo and Yialousa. There is also a vocational high school covering the Karpas area. There are four universities in northern Cyprus, with a total enrolment of around 13,000.

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the number of children under the age of 18 years who are now living in the Karpas area of occupied northern Cyprus. [41855]

Mr. Davis

We have no information on this subject. There has been no census in northern Cyprus since 1992, and detailed census figures are not made publicly available.

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