Written question asked by Robert Parry (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 1996. It was answered by David Davis (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 November 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What recent steps have been taken in the European Union concerning the abuses of human rights in Turkey.

Answer: Mr. Parry: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent steps have been taken in the European Union concerning the abuses of human rights in Turkey; and if he will make a statement. [3214] Mr. David Davis: The European Union maintains a dialogue with Turkey on political issues, including human rights. The Council of Ministers has urged the Turkish Government to make further progress in this area. Concern about Turkey's human rights situation was expressed in the European Commission's October report on the customs union and a European Parliament resolution on 19 September.

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