§ Motion made, and Question proposed,
§ "That a sum, not exceeding £1,000, be granted to His Majesty, to complete the sum necessary to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1916, for a Grant in Aid of the Revenue of the Island of Cyprus." [NOTE.—£49,000 has been voted on account.]
§ Mr. HOGGECan we have some information in regard to Cyprus? (Something has happened to Cyprus in the course of the War. One does not know precisely what the position of that island is at the present time.
§ Mr. L. JONESIt is still where it was.
§ Mr. HOGGEPhysically it is still where it was, but I understand that some fresh arrangements have been made there consequent upon our movements in regard to the European War. Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us exactly what is our position now in regard to that island?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThis Grant in Aid is, I believe, a very old institution, payable by annual instalments, and you will see that the amount for this year is precisely the same amount as for 1914–15. Therefore, the Estimate in its simplicity gives the answer to the hon. Member's serious allegation that something has happened in this important part of His Majesty's dominions.
§ Question put, and agreed to.