Oral Answers to Questions — Cyprus.

– in the House of Commons am ar 21 Mehefin 1939.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Henry White Mr Henry White , Birkenhead East

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is now in a position to make a further statement on the censorship of the Press in Cyprus?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

In the absence of my right hon. Friend I am not in a position to add to the reply which I gave on this subject on 14th June.

Photo of Mr Henry White Mr Henry White , Birkenhead East

Is the right hon. Gentleman in a position to state whether quotations from the OFFICIAL REPORT dealing with the recent Debate on Colonial affairs in this House, are allowed to be reprinted in Cyprus?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

My right hon. Friend stated a week ago that he is making inquiries into this matter. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman would put that question down to my right hon. Friend.

Photo of Mr Benjamin Riley Mr Benjamin Riley , Dewsbury

Is it a fact that the "Manchester Guardian" is not allowed there?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

I am not aware of that.

Photo of Sir Archibald Sinclair Sir Archibald Sinclair , Caithness and Sutherland

Can we have a list of the newspapers which are not allowed in Cyprus?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

I am not aware that there are any newspapers on a list as being proscribed in Cyprus.

Photo of Mr Reginald Sorensen Mr Reginald Sorensen , Leyton West

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

I have said that my right hon. Friend is making full inquiries as to some of the allegations which have been contained in questions.