§ 21. Mr. MANDERasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any change in the constitution of Cyprus, which has existed for the last 50 years, is under consideration?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe working of the present constitution has been recently under review, but no immediate changes are contemplated.
§ Mr. MANDERIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the strong feeling on the subject among certain sections of public opinion in the island?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, I am aware of the state of public opinion in Cyprus on this and other matters.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREIs not that feeling largely confined to the lawyer class and a few of the priests?