§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussion he has had and with whom on reports prepared by the Council of Europe on Cyprus; and if he will make a statement. [38619]
§ Mr. David DavisNone.
§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when representatives from the British high commission in Cyprus last visited the Karpas area of occupied northern Cyprus; and what report was made following that visit. [38487]
§ Mr. DavisHigh commission staff regularly visit all areas of Cyprus. The high commissioner visited the Karpas area on 30 March this year for extensive contacts with the local community accompanied by officials from the humanitarian branch of the UN force in Cyprus, UNFICYP. The latter have the responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of the Greek Cypriots living in the Karpas, and visit them every week.