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<p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question
in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with
the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The decision to appoint state trustees
in local municipalities is a decision for the Turkish Government. Nevertheless, we
expect Turkey to undertake any legal processes against locally elected representatives
fairly, transparently and with full respect for the rule of law. We note the suspension
of the mayors of Mardin, Van and Diyarbakir on 19 August. We are following these ongoing
legal developments closely. Our Ambassador raised this with the Turkish Deputy Foreign
Minister on 22 August.</ins></p>
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