§ 16. Mr. LoveTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affair what assessment he has made of the results of the referendums in Cyprus. [171844]
§ Mr. MacShaneWe respect the outcome of both referendums and the right of the Greek Cypriots to say "no". However, we hope they will take time to reflect on the decision they made and consider whether it was the right one.
The reunification of Cyprus remains the Government's objective. But there is no immediate prospect of a resumption of talks. We await the UN Secretary General's report on his Good Offices mission to Cyprus, which we expect later this month.
§ Mr. LyonsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the prospects for re-unification of Cyprus. [171776]
§ Mr. MacShaneI draw my hon. Friend's attention to my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary's written statement on 28 April 2004,Official Report, columns 44–46WS.