§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the British Council will be able to establish a presence in Diyarbakir, the regional capital of south-east Turkey, within the next few years. [HL2941]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe British Council has no plans at present to establish an office in Diyarbakir, but intends to continue its work in Diyarbakir and, more widely, in south eastern Turkey. Recent British Council activities in the region have included a seminar on the prevention of domestic violence and work with the Diyarbakir Bar Association (including the provision of English Language training).