§ COLONEL BRIDGEMAN (Bolton)asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether the Government propose to take any steps to capitalize the annual tribute paid by Cyprus to Turkey, in order to lighten the heavy burden pressing upon the inhabitants of Cyprus, and to relieve the English taxpayers of the annual Vote for the grant in aid?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR, FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)(who replied) said: The financial condition of Cyprus receives the most careful attention of Her Majesty's Government; but I am not able to say that there is any immediate intention to adopt the plan suggested in my hon. and gallant Friend's Question. I must add, however, that on a balance of accounts no burden is imposed on the British taxpayers in respect to Cyprus.