Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Monday, 2 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 April 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 April 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, what recent discussions he has had regarding the case of Mr Panikos Tsiakourmas of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had regarding the case of Mr. Panikos Tsiakourmas of Cyprus; and if he will make a statement. [157031] Mr. Vaz: We remain deeply concerned about the continued detention of Mr. Tsiakourmas. During my visit to Cyprus on 14 March, I raised the issue with Mr. Denktash, and urged him to find a satisfactory resolution to the case. I also met Mrs. Tsiakourmas and reassured her that we would remain strongly engaged in seeking Mr. Tsiakourmas' release.

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