Oral Answers to Questions — Cyprus – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Mawrth 1947.
Mr David Gammans
, Hornsey
12:00,
5 Mawrth 1947
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when it is expected that Lord Winster will take up his duties as Governor of Cyprus.
Mr. Creech Jones:
Lord Winster expects to leave by air to assume duty in Cyprus towards the end of this month.
Mr David Gammans
, Hornsey
Can the Secretary of State say why there was such a long delay before Lord Winster took up his duties?
Mr. Creech Jones:
The explanation is quite simple. The late Governor has been on the pay roll until the last week or so.
Colonel Sir Alan Gomme-Duncan
, Perth
Can the Secretary of. State say why Lord Winster has been appointed since he was such a failure as Minister of Civil Aviation?
