MR GEORGE IACOVOU

Early day motion 474, tabled 12 December 2006 by Rudi Vis (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the appointment of Mr George Iacovou as the new High Commissioner for the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom; notes that Mr Iacovou has had a long and very distinguished career in Greek Cypriot politics, his most recent position being that of Foreign Minister for the Republic of Cyprus, in which he played a most active role in Cyprus's application for membership of the European Union; believes that Mr Iacovou's appointment as the Cyprus High Commissioner will give the opportunity to work with the British Government to strengthen relations between the two countries; and looks to the British Government to work with him to achieve these objectives for the benefits of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Cyprus.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.