Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour) on Friday, 9 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made on the case of Mr Panikos Tsiakourmas, a Greek Cypriot; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made on the case of Mr. Panikos Tsiakourmas, a Greek Cypriot; and if he will make a statement. [150394] Mr. Vaz: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has sent messages to both Mr. Denktash and Turkish Foreign Minister Cem about the circumstances of Mr. Tsiakourmas' arrest, emphasising the importance we attach to a resolution of this very serious matter. Our high commissioner in Nicosia also continues to make strong and regular representations to Mr. Denktash. We will continue to pursue this matter until it is resolved satisfactorily.

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