§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the earliest date on which Turkey may be admitted as a full member of the EU; and if he will make a statement. [21312]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonTurkey's application to join the EU will be judged on its merits and according to objective criteria, as will those of all other applicants. Turkey's progress towards EU membership will depend on the pace of political and economic reform in Turkey, and on Turkey's commitment to the EU's objectives and values.