Cyprus And European Union

EDM number 759 in 1994-95, proposed by Ian Twinn on 08/03/1995.

That this House welcomes the decision of the European Union Foreign Ministers to agree that negotiations for the entry of Cyprus to the Union can begin on a date six months after the conclusion of the next Inter Governmental Conference; commends the positive and constructive role played in achieving this commitment by President Clerides and the Cyprus Government; and calls upon the Turkish Government to end the division of Cyprus and work for a peaceful and lasting solution for the people of Cyprus. (Relevant registered interest declared)

This motion has been signed by a total of 48 MPs.