The Minister will be aware of Lords amendment 130, which relates to the sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. He will also be aware of the concern that has been expressed about the possible unintended consequences of the Bill. Those bases are critical to UK national security, as is our relationship with the Republic of Cyprus, which a close friend of many in the House. Will he say a little about where the discussions have got to, and whether there will be a good conclusion?
National Security Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Stephen Doughty
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 3 May 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on National Security Bill.
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