Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 29 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by Jack Straw (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 his policy is with regard to the granting of compensation to those Greek Cypriots who lost land as a consequence of the 1974 invasion; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his policy is with regard to the granting of compensation to those Greek Cypriots who lost land as a consequence of the 1974 invasion; and if he will make a statement. [85381] Mr. Straw: The Government fully supports the UN proposal for a comprehensive settlement to the Cyprus Problem. Our aim is for a reunited Cyprus to be invited, at the Copenhagen European Council, to accede to the EU. We are urging both sides to come to a settlement before 12 December. The UN proposals contain provisions on the four core issues, including property and territory, which involve difficult compromises on both sides. While it is for the two sides in Cyprus to agree on details, the Government is of the view that the UN Secretary- General's proposals protect the interests of both sides and are a basis for agreement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85381; 396 c179W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Compensation Cyprus Land Greece Ownership Turkey Peace negotiations UN Security Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk