Written question asked by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002 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 plans he has to visit Turkey to discuss Turkey's relations with the EU; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Cameron: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to visit Turkey to discuss Turkey's relations with the EU; and if he will make a statement. [84352] Mr. MacShane: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary visited Ankara on 3 and 4 December and held meetings with the Turkish President, Prime Minister and other leaders. He reaffirmed the UK's strong support for Turkey's membership of the EU and expressed the hope that the Copenhagen European Council would offer a firm date for accession negotiations to begin. He made clear that this would be on the basis of Turkey fulfilling the relevant criteria.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 84352; 396 c182W
Session: 2002-03
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: EU accession Ministers Turkey Foreign and Commonwealth Office Visits abroad EU external relations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk