Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997.

Chalker of Wallasey, RtHonBaroness

Question: Whether, in the light of (a) their disapproval of the possible purchase of anti-aircraft/anti-missile missiles from Russia by the Government of Cyprus; (b) the presence in Turkish-occupied Cyprus of Turkish armed forces, including tanks; and (c) Turkish suppression of the Kurdish minority in Turkey, HMG will discuss with the Governments of France, Germany and the United States the propriety of allowing firms to tender for a reputed $3 billion order from Turkey for 800 battle tanks.

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