Written question asked by Andrew Love (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, If he will make a statement on relations between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Cyprus. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Love: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Cyprus. [158639] Mr. Vaz: Cyprus is an important partner for the UK. Our relationship is underpinned by common membership of the Commonwealth, Cyprus' EU candidacy, our close trading links, significant tourism and frequent contacts at ministerial and official level. My visit to the island in March allowed me to have valuable meetings with President Clerides, Foreign Minister Kasoulides and Chief EU Negotiator Vassiliou during which I reiterated UK support for the UN settlement process and Cyprus' EU accession.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c579W; 158639
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Cyprus International cooperation Foreign relations Peace negotiations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk