§ MR. MITCHELL-THOMSONI beg to ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the police force of Cyprus has been largely below strength for the past two years; and, if so, whether steps will be taken by an increase of pay or otherwise to complete the establishment.
§ COLONEL SEELYProvision has been made in the Cyprus Estimates for 1908–1909 not only for an increase in the rates of pay of the police force, but also for an addition of thirty-one constables to the authorised establishment. The additional expenditure involved this year is £6,108.
*CAPTAIN FABER (Hampshire, Andover)Will preference be given in filling these vacancies to those who have served His Majesty in similar forces in different parts of the world?
§ COLONEL SEELYreplied that the claims of such men would be borne in mind.