§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the British Government conduct their relationship with Turkey on the basis that it is their policy to support Turkey in its application to be a member state of the European Union. [21705]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonOur relationship with Turkey is conducted on the basis that Turkey is a candidate to join the EU; that major changes (including in the human rights field) will be required before accession negotiations can begin; but that, if over time the necessary wide-ranging reforms are made, we will welcome Turkey into the EU.