HC Deb 13 November 1929 vol 231 c2032
55. Mr. ANNESLEY SOMERVILLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Secretary of State has received a deputation of Greeks from Cyprus; what representations they made to him; and what was the nature of his reply?

64. Mr. F. GRAHAM

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any political or constitutional changes in the island of Cyprus are contemplated; and whether these matters were recently discussed with the deputation of Cypriots recently received by the Secretary of State for the Colonies?

Mr. LUNN

My Noble Friend recently received a deputation of Cypriot Greeks who asked for the union of the island with Greece. The answer given was that. His Majesty's Government could hold out no hope of meeting this request. They also put forward certain proposals for constitutional change in regard to which no final decision has yet been taken.

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