Cyprus (Hansard, 10 June 1997)

§ 29. Mr. Waterson
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to visit Cyprus to discuss an equitable and lasting settlement. [1186]

§ Mr. Doug Henderson
We are strongly in favour of a settlement as I made clear in the Adjournment Debate on Cyprus on 4 June. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Cyprus in January, and discussed the Cyprus problem with President Clerides, Mr. Denktash, and a broad range of politicians and business leaders from both communities. There are no arrangements at present for a further meeting.

§ 37. Mr. Burns
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the prospects for a settlement in Cyprus. [1195]

§ Mr. Doug Henderson
A solution to the Cyprus problem is more urgent than ever. I urge both sides to work constructively with the UN for face-to-face negotiations leading to a comprehensive political settlement. We will continue to work actively to support that process.
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