HC Deb 17 February 1932 vol 261 cc1647-8
33. Mr. PARKINSON (for Mr. LUNN)

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the total revenue of the Colony of Cyprus in each of the last five years; and what proportion of revenue was spent on the administrative services in the Colony?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

As the answer contains a large number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The figures of revenue and expenditure in Cyprus for the last five years are as follow:

Revenue. Expenditure.
£ £
1927 655,997 615,028
1928 713,753 679,980
1929 757,117 715,342
1930 725,077 800,207
1931 710,360 762,873

The figures for 1931 are estimated, actual figures not yet being available. From 1928 inclusive the whole of this expenditure, except £10,000 contributed annually in respect of Imperial Defence, has been spent on the services and general administration of the Colony.

The amounts spent on the district administration during the period were as follow:

£
1927 10,725
1928 17,145
1929 19,175
1930 15,942
1931 (estimated) 15,862

34. Mr. PARKINSON (for Mr. LUNN)

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will issue a White Paper describing the developments in Cyprus since the suspension of the constitution; whether any new constitution has yet been promulgated; and whether levies to recover damage done during the insurrection are made upon districts or upon individuals?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

In view of the full statements which have been made to this House and in the Press, I do not propose to issue a White Paper describing the developments in Cyprus since the suspension of the constitution. No new constitution has yet been promulgated. Levies to recover damage done to Government property during the disturbances are being made under a law which provides for certain amounts to be paid by various towns and villages: these sums are collected by means of an assessment upon individuals.

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